Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V291000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-09-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V291000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
242
Reported to NHTSA
2001-09-10
Owners notified
2001-09-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I2001
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000I2001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.