NHTSA Recall 03V415000: Driveshaft (power train)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 596 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International 4800.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V415000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05501 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | October 22, 2003 |
| Owner notification | February 25, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain 4x4 vehicles equipped with a fabco tc-200 transfer case, an excessive front drive shaft angle may cause accelerated wear and failure of the drive shaft and related components.
Safety risk
This failure can cause the front drive shaft to become separated from the vehicle without warning and fall into the path of other vehicles on the highway resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the existing front drive shaft with a double-cardan type shaft. The owners will be notified beginning on february 28, 2005, concerning the final remedy for these vehicles. Owners should contact international truck at 1-800-448-7825. Interim notices were mailed to owners during december 2003. An additional interim notice was mailed to owners during july 2004, advising owners of the repair procedures but no parts will be available until december 2004.
Notes
International recall no. 05501 (previously 03516).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 03V415000
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.