2000 International Harvester 2000, International Harvester 4000 and others recall: tie rod assembly
International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on March 19, 2001. It covers about 3,762 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,762
- reported
- Mar 19, 2001
- owners notified
- Mar 23, 2001
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 23, 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 01V044010
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V044010
Is there a recall on the 2000 International Harvester 2000, International Harvester 4000 and others tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 01V044010, reported on March 19, 2001, covers about 3,762 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V044010?
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 23, 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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