NHTSA Recall 04V250000: Pump (steering)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,999 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the International 1652SC.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V250000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04509 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › PUMP |
| Report received | May 27, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2004 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain school and transit buses the studs used to secure the power steering pump to the engine block can fail, resulting in engine oil leakage and complete loss of power steering. The power steering pump is designed to provide power assist to both the steering system and the hydraulic braking system. Should stud failure cause the pump to become disengaged from its drive gears, a reduction of the fluid flow rate to the brake system could occur and possibly cause an extended stopping distance as well as increased steering wheel efforts.
Safety risk
Sudden loss of power steering will impair the vehicle operator, possible resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
International will notify its customers and all vehicles will be inspected and any suspect studs will be replaced. Owner notification began september 24,2004. 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
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 04V250000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 1652SC | 2003, 2004 |
| International 3800 | 2003, 2004 |
| International 4700SFC | 2003, 2004 |
| International Ce | 2003, 2004 |
| International Ce Bus | 2004 |
| International Re | 2003, 2004 |
| International Re Bus | 2003, 2004 |
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.