NHTSA Recall 02V174000: Clutch assembly (power train)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,052 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International 4300.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V174000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02507 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | July 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 19, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with manual transmissions, lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle.
Safety risk
The clutch rod can break without warning and make it difficult to shift and if the clutch rod breaks while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, the vehicle could lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch rod assembly with a solid rod design that does not have a turnbuckle. Owner notification began july 19, 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
Also, customers can 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 02V174000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 4300 | 2002 |
| International 4400 | 2002 |
| International Harvester 4300 | 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester 4400 | 2000, 2001 |
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.