International Harvester 2000, 4000, 5000, 8000 and 1 more (1999-2000): Steering
Recall 01V140004 · Aug 2, 2001 · International Truck and Engine
18,348
vehicles affected
18,348
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V140004
- Date
- Aug 2, 2001
- Maker
- International Truck and Engine
- Units affected
- 18,348
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Tie rod assembly
- Model years
- 1999-2000
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
What can happen
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | 2000 | 1999-2000 |
| International Harvester | 4000 | 1999-2000 |
| International Harvester | 5000 | 1999-2000 |
| International Harvester | 8000 | 1999-2000 |
| International Harvester | 9000 | 1999-2000 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V140004?
5 models: International Harvester 2000 (1999-2000), International Harvester 4000 (1999-2000), International Harvester 5000 (1999-2000) and 2 more, about 18,348 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V140004?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 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.
What can happen?
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.