2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I
The 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I, potentially affecting up to 40,881 vehicles.
Recall 01V250000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 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...
View full details →Recall 01V299000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A SECONDARY BRAKE LINE THAT CONNECTS THE FOOT VALVE WITH THE SPRING BRAKE VALVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Consequence: IF THERE IS FAILURE IN THE PRIMARY SYSTEM AND THE SECONDARY BRAKE LINE HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED, ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD ACTUATE, WITH REAR SPRING BRAKE ACTUATION. THIS WOULD RESULT IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT INCOMPLETE AIR LINE INSTALLATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 9, 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...
View full details →Recall 01V291000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 242 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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...
View full details →Recall 01V167003 — SUSPENSION
| 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I.
Safety Rating for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSI021603 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR AIR LEAKS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I
- 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I — 0 complaints
- 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I — 0 complaints
- 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I — 0 complaints
- 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I (current)
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