A recall is under way for International 4400 and 4300 model trucks from the 2000 through 2002 model year.
According to the announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall involves more than 13,000 trucks with manual transmissions. Lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle. NHTSA warns the clutch rod can break without warning and make it difficult to shift. If the clutch rod breaks while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, the vehicle could lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the clutch rod assembly with a solid rod design that does not have a turnbuckle. Owner notification began July 19. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
According to the announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall involves more than 13,000 trucks with manual transmissions. Lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle. NHTSA warns the clutch rod can break without warning and make it difficult to shift. If the clutch rod breaks while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, the vehicle could lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the clutch rod assembly with a solid rod design that does not have a turnbuckle. Owner notification began July 19. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact International at 1-800-448-7825.
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