Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 01V-291 · International Harvester vehicles

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall 01V-291 covers 242 International Harvester vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2422 models

ReportedSep 10, 2001Owners notified Sep 17, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V291000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

International Harvester 5000i2001

International Harvester 9000i2001

Built from July 27, 2001 to August 23, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.