INTERNATIONAL 9000I 2001: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : 9000I | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2001-07-27 - 2001-08-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V291000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-09-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-09-10 | Date Added to Database: 2001-09-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 01512 | ||
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 242 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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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 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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