International Harvester 5000I, 9000I (2001): Steering
Recall 01V291000 · Sep 10, 2001 · International Truck and Engine
242
vehicles affected
242
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V291000
- Date
- Sep 10, 2001
- Maker
- International Truck and Engine
- Units affected
- 242
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Steering wheel/handle bar
- Model years
- 2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | 5000I | 2001 |
| International Harvester | 9000I | 2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V291000?
2 models: International Harvester 5000I (2001), International Harvester 9000I (2001), about 242 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V291000?
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.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A 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.