INTERNATIONAL 2002-2003: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE AXLE COULD COME IN CONTACT…

Recall #: 04V144000

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International recalled ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILI….

INTERNATIONAL 2002-2003: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT was recalled by International in March 22, 2004. Reason: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JO…. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHORTER OIL FILTER AND ADAPTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO…. Verify recall #04V144000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

International issued this NHTSA recall-ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JO….

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agency class: March 22, 2004
reported

Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #04V144000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE AXLE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE OIL FILTER UNDER CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Reason for recall

Hazard

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF COMPLETE ENGINE OIL WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN AND INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A CRASH.

Remedy, what to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHORTER OIL FILTER AND ADAPTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 29, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04V144000
Date reported	March 22, 2004
Date initiated	March 22, 2004
Recalling firm	International
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHORTER OIL FILTER AND ADAPTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 29, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE …

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This recall was issued by the NHTSA on March 22, 2004. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04V144000.

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Distribution: United States.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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