Recall 03V193000: 1998–2001 International Harvester 9000 and 3 other models

Report received

May 21, 2003

Manufacturer

International truck & engine…

Potentially affected

2,163vehicles

Model years

1998–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Possible consequence

Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on november 12, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 International 40001 complaints
• 2002 International 80000 complaints
• 2002 International 9000 complaints
• 1998 International Harvester 90000 complaints
• 1999 International Harvester 90000 complaints
• 2000 International Harvester 90000 complaints
• 2001 International Harvester 90000 complaints