Vehicle recall 03V192000 · May 21, 2003
2003 International 8600
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer E-12021 12,000 lb., e-1202W 12,000 lb., or e-1002W 10,000 lb.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer E-12021 12,000 lb., e-1202W 12,000 lb., or e-1002W 10,000 lb. Front non-drive steer axles, the tapered bore that connects the drag link to the steering was machined too large. The clearance between a correctly sized drag link ball stud and the oversized tapered bore is sufficiently great enough to allow the drag link ball stud to fatigue and brake, or allow the castle nut to back itself off and cause the drag link to disconnect.
- Consequence
- This could result in a total loss of steering control. This could result in property damage, personal injury, or a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering knuckle assembly and drag link if necessary. Owner notification began June 20, 2003. 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
- International recall no. 03509.CUSTOMERS 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
- 03V192000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2003
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03509
- Owner notification
- June 20, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 711
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International 8600 (2003): 2003
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