NHTSA Recall 03V165000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 976 vehicles. It affects 2003 International 9000.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V165000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03508 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | May 1, 2003 |
| Owner notification | May 3, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar engines, a single bank type exhaust clamp was installed on the tail pipes instead of a double band type clamp.
Safety risk
The single band clamp loses its clamping ability while under normal driving conditions causing the tail pipe to loosen and potentially fall off of the vehicle. The pipe could come off without warning and get into the path of other vehicles on the highway possibly resulting in properly damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the single band clamps with double band clamps. Owner notification began may 3, 2003. 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
International recall no. 03508.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 03V165000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 9000 | 2003 |
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.