Vehicle recall 02V095000 · March 22, 2002
International 4200, 4300 and 1 more model
On certain trucks, the cotter pin that goes through the drag link ball stud at the connection to the pitman arm is missing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the cotter pin that goes through the drag link ball stud at the connection to the pitman arm is missing. This pin prevents the castle nut from loosening.
- Consequence
- If the nut loosens and comes completely off the drag link ball stud, the drag link could detach resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install a cotter pin if it is missing. Owner notification began April 15, 2002. 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
- Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V095000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 22, 2002
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02504
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 155
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International 4200 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- International 4300 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- International 4400 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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