International Harvester 5000I (2000-2001): Suspension
Recall 01V167003 · Jun 7, 2001 · International Truck and Engine
12
vehicles affected
12
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V167003
- Date
- Jun 7, 2001
- Maker
- International Truck and Engine
- Units affected
- 12
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 2000-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | 5000I | 2000-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V167003?
1 model: International Harvester 5000I (2000-2001), about 12 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V167003?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.