2001 International Harvester 5000I recalls and problems
The 2001 International Harvester 5000I has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any International Harvester dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 International Harvester 5000I vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 International Harvester 5000I recalls
Recall 01V-299: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." a secondary brake line that connects the foot valve with the spring brake valve may not have been installed.
Risk: If there is failure in the primary system and the secondary brake line has not been installed, only the front brakes would actuate, with rear spring brake actuation. This would result in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct incomplete air line installations. Owner notification began october 9, 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.
Recall 01V-291: Steering
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering shafts may have a defective or mis-located weld that could fail.
Risk: This condition could cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Recall 01V-250: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.
Risk: If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. Owner notification began october 30, 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.
Recall 01V-167: Suspension
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 International Harvester 5000I have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 International Harvester 5000I: 01V-299 (service brakes, air), 01V-291 (steering), 01V-250 (exterior lighting), 01V-167 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are International Harvester recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized International Harvester dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.