Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V137000 Reported May 10, 2002

International/tires/rims

International Truck & Engine Corporation · N/A · 801 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V137000
Manufacturer Campaign
01505
Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
801
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 10, 2002

Defect Summary

Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.

Safety Consequence

Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. owner notification began august 23, 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 02V137000 or campaign 01505.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V137000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02V137000?

NHTSA recall 02V137000 was issued by International Truck & Engine Corporation on May 10, 2002. It addresses: International/tires/rims. The recall affects approximately 801 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Truck & Engine Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V137000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01505. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.