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1999-2002 International 4800 and International Harvester 4800 recall: driveshaft

International Truck & Engine Corporation reported this safety recall on October 22, 2003. It covers about 596 vehicles.

vehicles affected
596
reported
Oct 22, 2003
owners notified
Feb 25, 2005

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

What is wrong
On certain 4x4 vehicles equipped with a fabco tc-200 transfer case, an excessive front drive shaft angle may cause accelerated wear and failure of the drive shaft and related components.
Risk
This failure can cause the front drive shaft to become separated from the vehicle without warning and fall into the path of other vehicles on the highway resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the existing front drive shaft with a double-cardan type shaft. The owners will be notified beginning on february 28, 2005, concerning the final remedy for these vehicles. Owners should contact international truck at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Interim notices were mailed to owners during december 2003. An additional interim notice was mailed to owners during july 2004, advising owners of the repair procedures but no parts will be available until december 2004.

Recall number 03V415000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V415000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2002 International 4800 and International Harvester 4800 driveshaft?

Yes. Recall 03V415000, reported on October 22, 2003, covers about 596 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V415000?

Dealers will inspect and replace the existing front drive shaft with a double-cardan type shaft. The owners will be notified beginning on february 28, 2005, concerning the final remedy for these vehicles. Owners should contact international truck at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Interim notices were mailed to owners during december 2003. An additional interim notice was mailed to owners during july 2004, advising owners of the repair procedures but no parts will be available until december 2004.

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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