NHTSA recall 03V165000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 03V165000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 03508 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION |
| Reported | 2003-05-01 |
| Owners notified | 2003-05-03 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 976 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES, A SINGLE BANK TYPE EXHAUST CLAMP WAS INSTALLED ON THE TAIL PIPES INSTEAD OF A DOUBLE BAND TYPE CLAMP.
What can happen
THE SINGLE BAND CLAMP LOSES ITS CLAMPING ABILITY WHILE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS CAUSING THE TAIL PIPE TO LOOSEN AND POTENTIALLY FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE PIPE COULD COME OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND GET INTO THE PATH OF OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERLY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SINGLE BAND CLAMPS WITH DOUBLE BAND CLAMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 3, 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. 03508.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9000 | Built 2002-11-15 to 2003-03-12. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| IK2600047 | 2026-02-05. Service bulletin. Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure. |
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| IK0800407 | 2024-03-06. Service bulletin. Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine. |
| IK2600069 | 2023-10-05. Service bulletin. How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines |
| IK0800407 | 2023-04-07. Service bulletin. Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions |
| IK1201472 | 2022-10-05. Service bulletin. Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test) |
| IK1201469 | 2022-09-07. Service bulletin. PicoScope Test One Channel RCT |
| IK1201299 | 2021-10-02. Service bulletin. Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines |
| IK0700112 | 2021-07-02. Service bulletin. Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems |
| IK1400005 | 2020-09-02. Service bulletin. Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| IK0800504 | 2020-09-02. Service bulletin. Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.