There have been 10 safety recalls for the International Harvester 4000. 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 4000.
Should sufficient cracks occur, the mounting flange portion of the hub along with the wheel could separate from the vehicle without warning. Should this occur while the vehicle is driven, the driver could lose control of the vehicle and/or the separated wheel and hub could strike another vehicle, pedestrian or property.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 International Harvester 3800, 1994 International Harvester 3800, 1995 International Harvester 3800, 1996 International Harvester 3800, 1993 International Harvester 4000, 1994 International Harvester 4000, 1995 International Harvester 4000, 1996 International Harvester 4000 |
| Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION |
| Recall Summary: The front wheel hub can develop cracks at the wheel mounting studs. When mounted to the hub, the hydraulic brake disc rotor does not properly support the hub at the wheel studs causing excessive stress and fatigue cracks in the hub. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 4000, 2002 International 8000, 2002 International 9000, 1998 International Harvester 4000, 1999 International Harvester 4000, 2000 International Harvester 4000, 2001 International Harvester 4000, 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: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
| Recall Summary: On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Tires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 International 1000, 1990 International 3000, 1990 International 4000, 1990 International 9300 Sfa, 1990 International IC, 1986 International Harvester 1000, 1987 International Harvester 1000, 1988 International Harvester 1000, 1989 International Harvester 1000, 1993 International Harvester 1000, 1994 International Harvester 1000, 1995 International Harvester 1000, 1996 International Harvester 1000, 1997 International Harvester 1000, 1998 International Harvester 1000, 1999 International Harvester 1000, 2000 International Harvester 1000, 2001 International Harvester 1000, 1986 International Harvester 3000, 1987 International Harvester 3000, 1988 International Harvester 3000, 1989 International Harvester 3000, 1993 International Harvester 3000, 1994 International Harvester 3000, 1995 International Harvester 3000, 1996 International Harvester 3000, 1997 International Harvester 3000, 1998 International Harvester 3000, 1999 International Harvester 3000, 2000 International Harvester 3000, 2001 International Harvester 3000, 1986 International Harvester 4000, 1987 International Harvester 4000, 1988 International Harvester 4000, 1989 International Harvester 4000, 1993 International Harvester 4000, 1994 International Harvester 4000, 1995 International Harvester 4000, 1996 International Harvester 4000, 1997 International Harvester 4000, 1998 International Harvester 4000, 1999 International Harvester 4000, 2000 International Harvester 4000, 2001 International Harvester 4000, 1986 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1987 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1988 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1989 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1993 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1994 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1995 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1996 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1997 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1998 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1999 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 2000 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 2001 International Harvester 9300 Sfa, 1986 International Harvester IC, 1987 International Harvester IC, 1988 International Harvester IC, 1989 International Harvester IC, 1993 International Harvester IC, 1994 International Harvester IC, 1995 International Harvester IC, 1996 International Harvester IC, 1997 International Harvester IC, 1998 International Harvester IC, 1999 International Harvester IC, 2000 International Harvester IC, 2001 International Harvester IC |
| Component: TIRES |
| Recall Summary: Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22. 5 tires mounted on 7. 5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 21, 2003 | Suspension:front:hub | 2,163 |
| May. 10, 2002 | Tire | 801 |
| 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 |
| Aug. 21, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 62,480 |
| Jul. 3, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 104,302 |
| Mar. 1, 1996 | Wheels:center Section | 206 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 International Harvester 4000 | 3 |
| 2000 International Harvester 4000 | 8 |
| 1999 International Harvester 4000 | 7 |
| 1998 International Harvester 4000 | 5 |
| 1997 International Harvester 4000 | 1 |
| 1996 International Harvester 4000 | 2 |
| 1995 International Harvester 4000 | 2 |
| 1994 International Harvester 4000 | 2 |
| 1993 International Harvester 4000 | 2 |
| 1989 International Harvester 4000 | 1 |
| 1988 International Harvester 4000 | 1 |
| 1987 International Harvester 4000 | 1 |
| 1986 International Harvester 4000 | 1 |