NHTSA Recall 05V449000: Axle assembly (power train)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International 5600I.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V449000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05520 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | October 4, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 7, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty truck/tractors equipped with arvinmeritor series 145 and 160 rear drive axles. The suspect rear drive axle's spindles may have been incorrectly heat treated. Such a condition lessens the overall structural integrity of the spindles and could result in its fracture.
Safety risk
If a spindle fractures while the vehicle is in motion, it may cause wheel separation, which could, without warning result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the suspect vehicles and if the spindles are found to have certain date codes, the axle will be replaced. The recall began on october 7, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 05520.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V449000
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.