NHTSA recall 04V508000
Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket
International 3200 and 3 more
Reported Oct 27, 2004703 vehicles affectedINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONMaker’s number 04520Built Aug 23, 2004 – Oct 1, 2004
The defect
On certain trucks built with iros rear air suspension systems, four rear suspension fasteners may not be tightened sufficiently. this hardware connects the main support members of the rear suspension to the hanger brackets.
The risk
This connection could fail if the nuts worked their way loose or off, or the bolts broke from fatigue. a failure of these fasteners could result in separation of the main support from the hanger bracket possibly resulting in a sudden loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace all four bolts and tighten the bolts properly. the recall began on november 5, 2004. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.