NHTSA Recall 01V291000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V291000; Date: Sep. 10, 2001
This condition could cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 International Harvester 5000I; 2001 International Harvester 9000I
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 242
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering shafts may have a defective or mis-located weld that could fail.
How to Fix:
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 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: Sep 17, 2001
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