Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V073000 Reported March 6, 2003

International/lower bunk webbing restraint

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 35 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V073000
Manufacturer Campaign
03507
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
35
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 6, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain heavy duty trucks built with international code 16sch (lower bunk webbing restraint). four bolts hold the bunk webbing restraint latch brackets to the bunk base. these bolts were supposed to be grade 8 bolts but grade 5 bolts were installed.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the restraint may not contain the occupant as required by federal motor carrier safety regulation 393.76 "sleeper berths," and may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts. owner notification began on march 17, 2003. 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 03V073000 or campaign 03507.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V073000

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

What is recall 03V073000?

NHTSA recall 03V073000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on March 6, 2003. It addresses: International/lower bunk webbing restraint. The recall affects approximately 35 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V073000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03507. 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.