INTERNATIONAL 5000I 2000: SUSPENSION
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 5000I | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 2000-06-09 - 2001-04-06 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V167003 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-06-25 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-06-07 | Date Added to Database: 2001-06-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01506 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 12 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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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. |
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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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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