Recall 01V-315: 2001 International Harvester 4300, 2001 International Harvester 4400
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Oct 3, 2001, covering about 13,492 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. These vehicles could experience a loss of the low beam headlights, the high beam headlights, or both. A software problem within the electrical system controller (Esc) can cause the circuit for the low beam or the circuit for the high beam headlights to fuse or open, resulting in loss of either the low or high beam headlights or possibly even both.
The risk
A headlight fusing condition could occur without warning to the driver and potentially leave the driver in a blackout situation while operating the vehicle in the dark.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the ESC. Owner notification is expected to begin october 12, 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.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V315000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester 4300 | 2001 | All years |
| International Harvester 4400 | 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-315?
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. These vehicles could experience a loss of the low beam headlights, the high beam headlights, or both. A software problem within the electrical system controller (Esc) can cause the circuit for the low beam or the circuit for the high beam headlights to fuse or open, resulting in loss of either the low or high beam headlights or possibly even both.
How is recall 01V-315 fixed?
Dealers will reprogram the ESC. Owner notification is expected to begin october 12, 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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.