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Suspension: rearRecall 04V-009 · 1993–2001 International 4700lp

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall 04V-009 covers 19 1993–2001 International 4700lp for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected191 model
ReportedJan 5, 2004Owners notified Aug 17, 2004
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

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

The fix

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.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

International 4700lp1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Built from December 2, 1993 to April 8, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. REAR SUSPENSION SEPARATION/FAILUREEA03006 · closed Jan 23, 2004
    NHTSA