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