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1999-2000 International Harvester 2000, International Harvester 4000 and others recall: tie rod assembly

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on August 2, 2001. It covers about 18,348 vehicles.

vehicles affected
18,348
reported
Aug 2, 2001
owners notified
Aug 28, 2001

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets/drag links. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drag link assemblies. Owner notification began august 28, 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 01V140004

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V140004

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 International Harvester 2000, International Harvester 4000 and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V140004, reported on August 2, 2001, covers about 18,348 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V140004?

Dealers will replace the drag link assemblies. Owner notification began august 28, 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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