NHTSA recall 03V264000
Steering
International 3000 and 5 more
Reported Jul 28, 200324,375 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 03513Built Oct 28, 1993 – May 21, 2003
The defect
On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt.
The risk
If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. owner notification began november 19, 2003. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.