Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 01V291000 · announced September 10, 2001 · filed by International Truck And Engine · 242 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING SHAFTS MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE OR MIS-LOCATED WELD THAT COULD FAIL.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.