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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V187📅 Jun 11, 2001

2001 International Harvester 2000 & 2001 International Harvester 4000 + 3 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V187000
Manufacturer recall #
01507
Manufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Vehicles affected
109
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 20, 2001
Built
Apr 2, 2001 – Apr 20, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V187 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V187?

2001 International Harvester 2000 & 2001 International Harvester 4000 + 3 more. 109 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized International Harvester dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.