International Recall 04V009000: Suspension, Rear
NHTSA recall 04V009000 · announced January 5, 2004 · filed by International Truck & Engine Corporation · 19 units affected
The problem
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BREAK.
The risk
THE AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2004. 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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
CUSTOMER'S CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1993 International 4700lp
- 1994 International 4700lp
- 1995 International 4700lp
- 1996 International 4700lp
- 1997 International 4700lp
- 1998 International 4700lp
- 1999 International 4700lp
- 2000 International 4700lp
- 2001 International 4700lp
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.