Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V508000 Reported October 27, 2004

International/hanger bracket

International Motors, Llc · Suspension · 703 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V508000
Manufacturer Campaign
04520
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
703
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 27, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain trucks built with iros rear air suspension systems, four rear suspension fasteners may not be tightened sufficiently. this hardware connects the main support members of the rear suspension to the hanger brackets.

Safety Consequence

This connection could fail if the nuts worked their way loose or off, or the bolts broke from fatigue. a failure of these fasteners could result in separation of the main support from the hanger bracket possibly resulting in a sudden loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace all four bolts and tighten the bolts properly. the recall began on november 5, 2004. owners 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 04V508000 or campaign 04520.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V508000

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

What is recall 04V508000?

NHTSA recall 04V508000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on October 27, 2004. It addresses: International/hanger bracket. The recall affects approximately 703 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V508000 or the manufacturer campaign number 04520. 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.