2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I RECALL - #01V167003
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 6X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I |
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| Manufacturer |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Manufactured between |
6/9/2000 - 4/6/2001 |
| Recalled on |
6/11/2001 |
| Influenced by |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Owners Notified on |
6/25/2001 |
| # Affected |
12 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY 6X4 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS 800 SERIES SUSPENSION KITS. THESE SUSPENSION KITS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION OF THE WELD ATTACHING THE TORQUE ROD EYE TO THE TORQUE ROD TUBE. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL CHALMERS FIXED TORQUE RODS ON THESE VEHICLES. ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED. 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5000I Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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