INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION RECALLS 4000 SERIES TRUCKS AND 3000 RE, FBC, AND SFC BUSES.

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: INTERNATIONAL / 3000 RE 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL / 4000 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL / FBC 2008-2009 INTERNATIONAL / SFC 2008-2009 Manufacturer : INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : MAR 20, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V146000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 330

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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 30, 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.

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