2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I

The 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, SUSPENSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE for this model year.

Recalls for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I, potentially affecting up to 40,571 vehicles.

Recall 01V250000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

October 30, 2001 | 40,559 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IN BELOW FREEZING OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE AIR-PRESSURE ACTUATED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THAT IS MOUNTED OUTSIDE THE CAB ON THE FRONT COWL, ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, MAY NOT ACTIVATE DURING LIGHT TO NORMAL BRAKING.

Consequence: IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL TO COME ON, THERE WILL BE NO LIGHTS TO INDICATE TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL AIR BRAKE STOP LIGHTS SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 30, 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...

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Recall 01V167003 — SUSPENSION

June 25, 2001 | 12 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 6X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.

Consequence: FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL CHALMERS FIXED TORQUE RODS ON THESE VEHICLES. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I.

Safety Rating for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.