International Truck & Engine Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V187000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V187000 by International Truck & Engine Corporation. Includes 109 affected units, INTERNATIONAL/FRONT AXLE KNUCKLE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty vehicles equipped with a 20,000 pound rated dana i-200 front steer axles. there are visible cracks in the seal diameter and large bearing diameter on the front axle knuckles, which can reduce the life expectancy of the knuckles.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the two front steering knuckles. owner notification began july 20, 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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V187000

Manufacturer: International Truck & Engine Corporation

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

Subject: International/front axle knuckle

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 109

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01507

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty vehicles equipped with a 20,000 pound rated dana i-200 front steer axles. there are visible cracks in the seal diameter and large bearing diameter on the front axle knuckles, which can reduce the life expectancy of the knuckles.

Consequence Summary: If one of the suspect steering knuckles fails, the wheel at that wheel end would completely separate from the vehicle without warning and the driver would experience a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the two front steering knuckles. owner notification began july 20, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V187000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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