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2003 International 9000 recall: exhaust system

International Truck & Engine Corporation reported this safety recall on May 1, 2003. It covers about 976 vehicles.

vehicles affected
976
reported
May 1, 2003
owners notified
May 3, 2003

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines, a single bank type exhaust clamp was installed on the tail pipes instead of a double band type clamp.
Risk
The single band clamp loses its clamping ability while under normal driving conditions causing the tail pipe to loosen and potentially fall off of the vehicle. The pipe could come off without warning and get into the path of other vehicles on the highway possibly resulting in properly damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the single band clamps with double band clamps. Owner notification began may 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 03V165000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V165000

Is there a recall on the 2003 International 9000 exhaust system?

Yes. Recall 03V165000, reported on May 1, 2003, covers about 976 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V165000?

Dealers will replace the single band clamps with double band clamps. Owner notification began may 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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