Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty 6X4 Trucks Equipped With Chalmers 800 Series Suspension Kits. These Suspension Kits May Have Insufficient Penetration Of The Weld Attaching The Torque Rod Eye To The Torque Rod Tube.
Make Of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER
Model Of Vehicle
5000I
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V167003
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Weld Could Result In Separation Of The Eye And Tube, Causing A Lock Of Axle Retention, Which Could Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace All Chalmers Fixed Torque Rods On These Vehicles. All Vehicles Have Been Completed. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
International Truck And Engine
Start Of Manufacture
20000609
End Of Manufacture
20010406
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
20010625
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
International Truck & Engine Corporation
Date Report Received
20010607
Make Campaign Number
1506