Recall 01V187000: 2001 International Harvester 9200 and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 7, 2001

Manufacturer

International truck and engine

Potentially affected

109vehicles

Model years

2001

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 vehicles equipped with a 20,000 pound rated dana I-200 front steer axles. There are visible cracks in the seal diameter and large bearing diameter on the front axle knuckles, which can reduce the life expectancy of the knuckles.

Possible consequence

If one of the suspect steering knuckles fails, the wheel at that wheel end would completely separate from the vehicle without warning and the driver would experience a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the two front steering knuckles. Owner notification began july 20, 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.

• 2001 International Harvester 81000 complaints
• 2001 International Harvester 92000 complaints