Vehicle recall 08V146000 · March 26, 2008
International 3000 RE, 4000 and 2 more models
A manufacturing defect in the subassembly of the front axle wheel hubs resulted in the bearings being inadequately lubricated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- International is recalling 330 my 2008-2009 4000 series trucks and 3000 re, fbc, and sfc buses. A manufacturing defect in the subassembly of the front axle wheel hubs resulted in the bearings being inadequately lubricated. This condition could cause the front axle bearings to overheat which can result in bearing spalling, seizing, or related damage.
- Consequence
- Such damage may result in wheel lockup or front wheel separation on the highway with little or no warning to the driver, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front axle bearings and, if necessary, replace and/or properly lubricate the bearings. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
- Notes
- International recall no. 08504.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 26, 2008
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08504
- Owner notification
- May 23, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 330
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
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 RE (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- International 4000 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- International FBC (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- International SFC (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your International been repaired?
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