International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V167003

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V167003 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 12 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V167003

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

Report Received Date: 2001-06-07T00:00:00

Subject: International/suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 12

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01506

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tiyh-jg94_cyvn

NHTSA ID: 01V167003

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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