The worst 2001 International Harvester 4000 problems
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Recalls 3
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
- Risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on november 12, 2003. 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.
Recall number 03V193000 · Recall details
Wheels
- What is wrong
- Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.
- Risk
- Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. Owner notification began august 23, 2002. 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.
Recall number 02V137000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty vehicles equipped with a 20,000 pound rated dana I-200 front steer axles. There are visible cracks in the seal diameter and large bearing diameter on the front axle knuckles, which can reduce the life expectancy of the knuckles.
- Risk
- If one of the suspect steering knuckles fails, the wheel at that wheel end would completely separate from the vehicle without warning and the driver would experience a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the two front steering knuckles. Owner notification began july 20, 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.
Recall number 01V187000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 International Harvester 4000 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- International: procedure information to resolve issue of overheating and smoking of low mileage, single...
- International: after lining condition and wear, fastener torque, component lubrication have been verified...
- International: due to the throttle pedals failing to operate properly, check engine light comes on and...
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Is the 2001 International Harvester 4000 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 International Harvester 4000.
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How many recalls does the 2001 International Harvester 4000 have?
3 recalls, covering suspension, wheels and steering.
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