NHTSA Recall 04V416000
Filed by International Motors, LLC. Component: Suspension. Reported 2004-08-25. An estimated 202 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FRONT, NON-DRIVE AXLE, COTTER KEYS AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINERS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THE COTTER KEY AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINER PREVENT THE SPINDLE NUT FROM LOOSENING AND THUS AID IN WHEEL RETENTION.
Risk
A WHEEL-OFF CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO DETERMINE IF VEHICLE REQUIRES A RETAINER AND COTTER KEY INSTALLED. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Manufacturer campaign number: 04516
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO.04516.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).