International Harvester 9000I (2001) – 01V291000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. The Steering Shafts May Have A DefeCTIve Or Mis-Located Weld That Could Fail.

Make Of Vehicle

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER

Model Of Vehicle

9000I

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

01V291000

Component Description

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Could Cause A Complete Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Lower Steering Shaft. Owner Notification Began September 17, 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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

International Truck And Engine

Start Of Manufacture

20010727

End Of Manufacture

20010823

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

242

Date Owners Notified

20010917

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

International Truck & Engine Corporation

Date Report Received

20010910

Make Campaign Number

1512

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard