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Safety Recalls of International Harvester 5000 Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the International Harvester 5000. 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 5000.

NHTSA Recall #: 96V233002; Nov. 22, 1996

This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 International Harvester 2574, 1997 International Harvester 2574, 1997 International Harvester 2654, 1997 International Harvester 2674, 1997 International Harvester 4700, 1997 International Harvester 4800, 1997 International Harvester 4900, 1997 International Harvester 5000, 1997 International Harvester 8100, 1997 International Harvester 8200, 1997 International Harvester 9200, 1997 International Harvester 9300, 1997 International Harvester 9400, 1997 International Harvester 9800

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Recall Summary: The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V124004; Aug. 1, 1996

Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 International Harvester 2574, 1996 International Harvester 5000, 1996 International Harvester 9200, 1996 International Harvester 9300, 1996 International Harvester 9400, 1996 International Harvester 9600

Component: SUSPENSION

Recall Summary: The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 73V080000; Apr. 10, 1973

Recalled Vehicles: 1972 International Harvester 5000, 1973 International Harvester 5000

Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

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.

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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester 5000 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
Mar. 19, 2001	Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly	3,762
Aug. 21, 2000	Service Brakes, Air:antilock	79,465
Aug. 21, 2000	Service Brakes, Air:antilock	62,480
Aug. 1, 2000	Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch	28,010
Nov. 22, 1996	Suspension:rear	1,133
Aug. 1, 1996	Suspension	21
Apr. 10, 1973	Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)	600

Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester 5000 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2001 International Harvester 5000	2
2000 International Harvester 5000	7
1999 International Harvester 5000	6
1998 International Harvester 5000	5
1997 International Harvester 5000	1
1996 International Harvester 5000	1
1973 International Harvester 5000	1
1972 International Harvester 5000	1