INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I 2001: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V291000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER | 5000I | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-09-17 | 2001-09-10 | 2001-09-21 |
Production Dates: 2001-07-27 - 2001-08-23
Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01512
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 242
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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 CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
