2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC
The 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 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 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC, potentially affecting up to 45,208 vehicles.
Recall 02V135001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 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...
View full details →Recall 02V137000 — WHEELS
| 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...
View full details →Recall 02V137000 — TIRES
| 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...
View full details →Recall 01V269000 — SEATS
| 3,694 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39-INCH FLIP SEATS. THE FLIP SEATS COULD BIND IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION AND NOT RETURN TO THE STORED POSITION WHEN NOT OCCUPIED. THE CUSHION FRAME SUPPORT BAR SLIDES OFF THE SEAT SUPPORT PAD, WHICH COULD RETAIN THE SEAT IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION.
Consequence: THE SEAT COULD BLOCK THE AISLE TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 800-843-5615.
View full details →Recall 01V022000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC.
Safety Rating for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK-0800370 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
INTERNATIONAL: THE CLUSTER DO NOT HAVE MICROCONTROLLER AND NO SOFTWARE AND NOT PROGRAMMING AND WOULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE, SUCH AS GAUGES DROP OUT OR FREEZE. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
IK-0800370 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL: THE CLUSTER DO NOT HAVE MICROCONTROLLER AND NO SOFTWARE AND NOT PROGRAMMING AND WOULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE, SUCH AS GAUGES DROP OUT OR FREEZE. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC
- 1996 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC — 0 complaints
- 1997 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC — 0 complaints
- 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC — 0 complaints
- 1999 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC — 0 complaints
- 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC — 0 complaints
- 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC (current)
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