Recall 01V140004: 1999–2000 International Harvester 5000 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 2, 2001

Manufacturer

International truck and engine

Potentially affected

18,348vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets/drag links. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drag link assemblies. Owner notification began august 28, 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 model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 International Harvester 50001 complaints
• 2000 International Harvester 50000 complaints
• 1999 International Harvester 90000 complaints
• 2000 International Harvester 90000 complaints