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NHTSA Recall 04V009000: Suspension: rear

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19 vehicles. It affects 1993–2001 International 4700LP.

19
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (August 17)
NHTSA campaign04V009000
Manufacturer campaign03517
ComponentSUSPENSION › REAR
Report receivedJanuary 5, 2004
Owner notificationAugust 17, 2004
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain ambulances equipped with goodrich velvet-ride rear suspension systems, the bolts connecting the suspension spring to the rear axle may break.

Safety risk

The axle could separate from the vehicle without warning and result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the suspension system. The recall began on august 17, 2004. 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

Customer's 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 04V009000

Make and modelModel years
International 4700LP1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 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.