Safety Recall NHTSA · 02V204000 Reported July 26, 2002

International/injector driver module

International Motors, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,054 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02V204000
Manufacturer Campaign
02508
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,054
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 26, 2002

Defect Summary

On certain school buses and heavy duty trucks built with international vt365 engines and manufactured at international diesel of alabama. the injector driver modules (idm) built for the vt365 engines could have missing vibration damping/retention shells and a missing hot-melt process on the dc/dc boards.

Safety Consequence

The missing shells could allow the larger electronic components to become loose and possible break off inside the module during engine operation. depending on what electrical component comes off, the effect on engine operation could result in rough running, loss of power, no start, or in the most severe case, immediate engine shut down without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the idm modules. owner notification began october 28, 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 Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 02V204000 or campaign 02508.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02V204000

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

What is recall 02V204000?

NHTSA recall 02V204000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on July 26, 2002. It addresses: International/injector driver module. The recall affects approximately 1,054 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V204000 or the manufacturer campaign number 02508. 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.