Recall
International Harvester 9000i — 01V291000
NHTSA ID
01V291000
Make
International Harvester
Model
9000i
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2001-09-10
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
242
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
01512
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
International Harvester 9000i
Model Years: 2001