| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 4700LP | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19931202 - 20010408 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V009000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040817 | Date Received by ODI: 20040105 | Date Added to Database: 20040114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03517 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THE AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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