Safety Recalls of International Harvester 2000 Vehicles

There have been 8 safety recalls for the International Harvester 2000. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the International Harvester 2000.

NHTSA Recall #: 03V137000; Apr. 3, 2003

If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 2000, 2002 International 4700, 2002 International 4800, 2002 International 4900, 2002 International 5000, 2002 International 8000, 2002 International 9000, 1998 International Harvester 2000, 1999 International Harvester 2000, 2000 International Harvester 2000, 2001 International Harvester 2000, 1998 International Harvester 4700, 1999 International Harvester 4700, 2000 International Harvester 4700, 2001 International Harvester 4700, 1998 International Harvester 4800, 1999 International Harvester 4800, 2000 International Harvester 4800, 2001 International Harvester 4800, 1998 International Harvester 4900, 1999 International Harvester 4900, 2000 International Harvester 4900, 2001 International Harvester 4900, 1998 International Harvester 5000, 1999 International Harvester 5000, 2000 International Harvester 5000, 2001 International Harvester 5000, 1998 International Harvester 8000, 1999 International Harvester 8000, 2000 International Harvester 8000, 2001 International Harvester 8000, 1998 International Harvester 9000, 1999 International Harvester 9000, 2000 International Harvester 9000, 2001 International Harvester 9000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 02V135002; May. 20, 2002

If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 2000, 2002 International 4700, 2002 International 4800, 2002 International 4900, 2002 International 5000, 2002 International 8000, 2002 International 9000, 1998 International Harvester 2000, 1999 International Harvester 2000, 2000 International Harvester 2000, 2001 International Harvester 2000, 1998 International Harvester 4700, 1999 International Harvester 4700, 2000 International Harvester 4700, 2001 International Harvester 4700, 1998 International Harvester 4800, 1999 International Harvester 4800, 2000 International Harvester 4800, 2001 International Harvester 4800, 1998 International Harvester 4900, 1999 International Harvester 4900, 2000 International Harvester 4900, 2001 International Harvester 4900, 1998 International Harvester 5000, 1999 International Harvester 5000, 2000 International Harvester 5000, 2001 International Harvester 5000, 1998 International Harvester 8000, 1999 International Harvester 8000, 2000 International Harvester 8000, 2001 International Harvester 8000, 1998 International Harvester 9000, 1999 International Harvester 9000, 2000 International Harvester 9000, 2001 International Harvester 9000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Recall Summary: On certain medium and heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V187000; 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
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V140004; Aug. 2, 2001

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 International Harvester 2000, 2000 International Harvester 2000, 1999 International Harvester 4000, 2000 International Harvester 4000, 1999 International Harvester 5000, 2000 International Harvester 5000, 1999 International Harvester 8000, 2000 International Harvester 8000, 1999 International Harvester 9000, 2000 International Harvester 9000
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V044010; Mar. 19, 2001

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 International Harvester 2000, 2000 International Harvester 4000, 2000 International Harvester 5000, 2000 International Harvester 9000I
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester 2000 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Apr. 3, 2003   Air Brake 2,818
May. 20, 2002   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 108,560
Aug. 2, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 18,348
Jun. 7, 2001   Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment 109
Mar. 19, 2001   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 3,762
Oct. 16, 2000   Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection 15,257
Aug. 21, 2000   Service Brakes, Air:antilock 79,465
Jul. 3, 2000   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock 104,302


Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester 2000 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2001 International Harvester 2000 3
2000 International Harvester 2000 7
1999 International Harvester 2000 6
1998 International Harvester 2000 4