NHTSA Recall 08V041000: Hinge and attachments (structure)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,360 vehicles. It affects 2008 International Prostar.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V041000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08501 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Report received | January 28, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain trucks, the retention system of the pin that attaches the hood travel limiting shock to the mounting bracket on top of the radiator may become disabled due to interference between it and the grab handle pocket of the hood. This could allow the pin to work out of the connection resulting in the hood separating from the shock.
Safety risk
With the vehicle in a stationary position, this condition may cause a situation where the individual opening the hood would have to manually support the weight of the hood without warning which could result in personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hood/hood travel limiting shock connection pin and pin retention system with a system that does not interfere with the hood grab handle pocket. The recall began on april 11, 2008. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 08501.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 08V041000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Prostar | 2008 |
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.