Recall 01V187000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT Defect in 2001-2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5500I
RECALL This recall affects up to 109 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V187000 |
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Vehicles Affected | 109 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 20,000 POUND RATED DANA I-200 FRONT STEER AXLES. THERE ARE VISIBLE CRACKS IN THE SEAL DIAMETER AND LARGE BEARING DIAMETER ON THE FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES, WHICH CAN REDUCE THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE KNUCKLES.
Safety Consequence
IF ONE OF THE SUSPECT STEERING KNUCKLES FAILS, THE WHEEL AT THAT WHEEL END WOULD COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE DRIVER WOULD EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO FRONT STEERING KNUCKLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 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.
Related Recalls for INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03V415000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4800 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 596 | |
| 03V062000 | 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 35,074 | |
| 04V306000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4400 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 18,545 | |
| 04V269000 | 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3400 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 81,883 | |
| 04V100000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9400I | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 83,312 | |
| 04V144000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 7400 | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 2,021 | |
| 03V264000 | 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 3000 | STEERING | 24,375 | |
| 03V193000 | 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 2,163 | |
| 03V317000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 686 | |
| 03V161000 | 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 15,354 |