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NHTSA Campaign 01V291000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE · Reported Sep 10, 2001 · 242 vehicles affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I 2001 242
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 9000I 2001 242

Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V291000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.