NHTSA Recall 04V569000: Structure
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,443 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the International 4400.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V569000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05502 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | December 3, 2004 |
| Owner notification | April 8, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
Safety risk
These bolts can loosen during normal vehicle use and fall out. This may lead to the cab separating from the vehicle's chassis during a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. As soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. An interim letter was sent to owners on february 11, 2005. Another letter was sent to owners on april 8, 2005, as soon as parts are available. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 05502 (04521 interim action).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 04V569000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 4400 | 2004, 2005 |
| International 7300 | 2004, 2005 |
| International 7400 | 2004, 2005 |
| International 7500 | 2004, 2005 |
| International 7600 | 2004, 2005 |
| International 8500 | 2004, 2005 |
| International 8600 | 2004, 2005 |
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.