NHTSA Recall 02V054000: Suspension: rear
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,442 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International 4300.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V054000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02501 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | February 15, 2002 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with iros rear air suspensions, during assembly, four bolts and nuts holding the main support member bushing bar pins to the main support member hangers were incorrectly tightened.
Safety risk
The nuts could work loose or fall off allowing the bolts to fatigue and fail the connection between a main support member bushing and frame hanger. Separation of the main support member assembly from the frame mounted hanger bracket could result increasing the risk of sudden loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will install four new nuts and bolts and tighten to specification. Owner notification began march 15, 2002. 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.
Notes
Customers can 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 02V054000
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.