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International Harvester 5000I recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the International Harvester 5000I, covering 40,881 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

International Harvester 5000I recalls by model year

2001 42000 21999 11998 1

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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

Questions about the International Harvester 5000I recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the International Harvester 5000I have?

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

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