2001 International Harvester 2000, International Harvester 4000 and others recall: idler and attachment
International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on June 7, 2001. It covers about 109 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 109
- reported
- Jun 7, 2001
- owners notified
- Jul 20, 2001
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V187000
Is there a recall on the 2001 International Harvester 2000, International Harvester 4000 and others idler and attachment?
Yes. Recall 01V187000, reported on June 7, 2001, covers about 109 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V187000?
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.
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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