2000 International Harvester 8100 recalls and problems
The 2000 International Harvester 8100 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any International Harvester dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 International Harvester 8100 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 International Harvester 8100 recalls
Recall 01V-023: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with air brake haldex automatic slack adjusters, long stroke brake chambers, and dana brakes. The automatic slack adjuster anchor brackets can fail due to fatigue fracture and completely separate, causing the slack adjusters to function as manual slack adjusters.
Risk: If the support bracket for an automatic slack adjuster fails, the brakes at that wheel end will not automatically adjust. As the brake linings wear, the vehicle will have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new bracket on each suspect slack adjuster. Owner notification began february 22, 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 00V-131: Power Train
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen II transmission assemblies. Due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
Risk: If an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 International Harvester 8100 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 International Harvester 8100: 01V-023 (service brakes, air), 00V-131 (power train). 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.