2001 International Harvester 5000I Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2001 International Harvester 5000I problems

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Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported September 24, 2001 · 68 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a secondary brake line that connects the foot valve with the spring brake valve may not have been installed.
Risk: If there is failure in the primary system and the secondary brake line has not been installed, only the front brakes would actuate, with rear spring brake actuation. This would result in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct incomplete air line installations. Owner notification began october 9, 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 01V299000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported September 10, 2001 · 242 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering shafts may have a defective or mis-located weld that could fail.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 01V291000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switchReported August 2, 2001 · 40,559 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.
Risk: If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. Owner notification began october 30, 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 01V250000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported June 7, 2001 · 12 vehicles affected

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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 01V167003 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2001 International Harvester 5000I reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 International Harvester 5000I.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 International Harvester 5000I?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2001 International Harvester 5000I have?

4 recalls, covering service brakes, air, steering and exterior lighting.

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