2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

The 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, WHEELS, TIRES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE for this model year.

Recalls for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC, potentially affecting up to 41,514 vehicles.

Recall 02V135001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

August 30, 2002 | 38,955 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.

Consequence: IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE AMJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT...

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Recall 02V137000 — WHEELS

August 16, 2002 | 801 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 195/75R22.5 TIRES MOUNTED ON 7.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE TIRES AND RIMS DO NOT MATCH.

Consequence: TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS THAT ARE TOO NARROW COULD EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN SIDEWALL DURABILITY, AND COULD ALSO EXPERIENCE HIGHER TREADWEAR FOR TIRES MOUNTED ON THE STEERING AXLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW RIMS OF AN ACCEPTABLE WIDTH (8.25 - 9 9INCHES) FOR THE 295/75R22.5 TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...

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Recall 02V137000 — TIRES

August 16, 2002 | 801 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 195/75R22.5 TIRES MOUNTED ON 7.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE TIRES AND RIMS DO NOT MATCH.

Consequence: TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS THAT ARE TOO NARROW COULD EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN SIDEWALL DURABILITY, AND COULD ALSO EXPERIENCE HIGHER TREADWEAR FOR TIRES MOUNTED ON THE STEERING AXLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW RIMS OF AN ACCEPTABLE WIDTH (8.25 - 9 9INCHES) FOR THE 295/75R22.5 TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...

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Recall 01V022000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES

February 19, 2001 | 957 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS.

Consequence: IF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ACTIVATE PROPERLY, OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE BRAKE APPLICATION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 19, 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

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

Safety Rating for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

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

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

01400 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH

March 1, 2001

CERTAIN BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2000 AND DECEMBER 30, 2000 MAY EXHIBIT A WIG WAG (LOW AIR PRESSURE WARNING DEVICE) WHEN DEPLOYED WHICH CAN INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVERS SUN-VISOR. *TT

AFCG00908 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

February 1, 2001

ON SOME BUSES, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZER IN CERTAIN BUS MODELS BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 20, 2000 AND SEPTEMBER 7, 2000 MAY ACTIVATE AND GIVE A FALSE WARNING OF A HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. THIS FALSE WARNING USUALLY OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF...