2001 International Harvester 5000I and International Harvester 9000I recall: steering wheel/handle bar

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on September 10, 2001. It covers about 242 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 242
reported: Sep 10, 2001
owners notified: Sep 17, 2001

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

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

Affected vehicles

International Harvester 5000I 2001 2001
International Harvester 9000I 2001 2001

Questions about recall 01V291000

Is there a recall on the 2001 International Harvester 5000I and International Harvester 9000I steering wheel/handle bar?

Yes. Recall 01V291000, reported on September 10, 2001, covers about 242 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V291000?

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.

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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