NHTSA Recall 00V148000: Pump (steering)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,534 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the International Harvester 3400.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V148000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00503 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › PUMP |
| Report received | May 23, 2000 |
| Owner notification | May 31, 2000 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: school/transit buses and medium duty trucks. The castings used on the power steering pumps were not built to match the engineering drawings, resulting in a thin wall in the pump casting or a complete connection of two passages that are supposed to be separated to control fluid flow. The fluid flow may be reduced to less than the minimum required flow rate to provide full power assist to the brake system with low engine speed.
Safety risk
An increase in stopping distance at slow engine speeds can result, increasing the possibility of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace all pumps that have the defective casting numbers.
Notes
Owner notification began may 31, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V148000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Harvester 3400 | 2000 |
| International Harvester 3800 | 2000 |
| International Harvester 4700 4X2 | 2000 |
| International Harvester 4700 LP | 2000 |
| International Harvester 4700 Lpx | 2000 |
| International Harvester Re Bus | 2000 |
| International Harvester Re Cmrcl | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.