International Truck and Engine Corp. has recalled more than 1,400 International 4300 trucks.

The 1,442 year 2002 trucks were built between October 2000 and October 2001 and were equipped with IROS rear suspensions. On these suspensions, four bolts and nuts holding the main support member bushing bar pins to the main support member hangers may have been incorrectly tightened. The nuts could work loose or fall off, allowing the bolts to fatigue and fail the connection between a main support member bushing frame hanger. Separation of the main support member assembly from the frame mounted hanger bracket could result, increasing the risk of sudden loss of control of the vehicle.
Dealers will install four new nuts and bolts and tighten to specification. The manufacturer reported that owner notification was expected to begin during April 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
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