3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2006-01-12
Description
On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence
The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar, in conjunction with international, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 06501.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - WHEELS
Posted on: 2005-04-29
Description
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
Consequence
This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 05510. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2005-05-12
Description
Certain trucks equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Consequence
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2005. Owners may contact international trucks at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 05512.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.