Vehicle recall 03V264000 · July 28, 2003
International Harvester 3000, International Harvester FE and 4 more models
On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain school, transit, and commercial buses equipped with adjustable steering columns, the steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects it. Over time, a hole may wear into the boot and catch the bolt.
- Consequence
- If the bolt catches on the hole, the boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- International notify its customers and inspect and, if necessary, repair the steering column. Owner notification began November 19, 2003. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
- Notes
- International recall no. 03513.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
- 03V264000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 28, 2003
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03513
- Owner notification
- November 19, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24,375
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International 3000 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- International FE (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- International RE (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- International Harvester 3000 (1993-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- International Harvester FE (1993-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
- International Harvester RE (1993-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
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