NHTSA Recall 03V193000: Hub (suspension)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,163 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the International 4000.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V193000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03510 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › HUB |
| Report received | May 21, 2003 |
| Owner notification | November 12, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Safety risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on november 12, 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. 03510.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 03V193000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 4000 | 2002 |
| International 8000 | 2002 |
| International 9000 | 2002 |
| International Harvester 4000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester 8000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester 9000 | 1998, 1999, 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.