2002–2003 International 4200, 2002–2003 International 4300, 2002–2003 International 4400 Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT GOES THROUGH THE DRAG LINK BALL…
NHTSA campaign 02V095000 · Steering · filed Mar 22, 2002 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT GOES THROUGH THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM IS MISSING. THIS PIN PREVENTS THE CASTLE NUT FROM LOOSENING.
The risk
IF THE NUT LOOSENS AND COMES COMPLETELY OFF THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD, THE DRAG LINK COULD DETACH RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL A COTTER PIN IF IT IS MISSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. 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.
CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4200 | 2002, 2003 |
| International | 4300 | 2002, 2003 |
| International | 4400 | 2002, 2003 |
Related recalls
More International 4200 recalls
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- 2007–2008 International 4200 and 11 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE HOUSINGS MAY…
- 2005–2006 IC Bus Cesb and 6 other models — CERTAIN MY 2005 THROUGH 2006 INTERNATIONAL HEAVY TRUCKS AND…
Other campaigns involving International vehicles
All International 4200 recalls → · All International recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 02V095000 (manufacturer number 02504). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.