NHTSA Recall 01V187000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V187000; Date: Jun. 7, 2001
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 International Harvester 2000; 2001 International Harvester 4000; 2001 International Harvester 5500I; 2001 International Harvester 8100; 2001 International Harvester 9200I
Component: Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 109
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 20, 2001
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