Vehicle recall 04V250000 · May 27, 2004
International 1652SC, 3800 and 5 more models
On certain school and transit buses the studs used to secure the power steering pump to the engine block can fail, resulting in engine oil leakage and complete loss of power…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain school and transit buses the studs used to secure the power steering pump to the engine block can fail, resulting in engine oil leakage and complete loss of power steering. The power steering pump is designed to provide power assist to both the steering system and the hydraulic braking system. Should stud failure cause the pump to become disengaged from its drive gears, a reduction of the fluid flow rate to the brake system could occur and possibly cause an extended stopping distance as well as increased steering wheel efforts.
- Consequence
- Sudden loss of power steering will impair the vehicle operator, possible resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- International will notify its customers and all vehicles will be inspected and any suspect studs will be replaced. Owner notification began September 24,2004. 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
- Also, customers can 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
- 04V250000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 2004
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04509
- Owner notification
- June 29, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,999
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International 1652SC (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- International 3800 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- International 4700SFC (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- International CE (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- International CE Bus (2004): 2004
- International RE (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- International RE Bus (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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