NHTSA Campaign 05V217000
SUSPENSION
Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION · Reported May 12, 2005 · 26 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL | 5000 | 2004 | 26 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 5000 | 2005 | 26 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 9000 | 2004 | 26 |
| INTERNATIONAL | 9000 | 2005 | 26 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V217000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.