2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5500I Recall

Campaign:: 01V187000 on 06/10/2001
Component:: Steering:linkages:arm:idler and attachment
Manufactured:: 04/01/2001 - 04/19/2001
Affected:: 109
Defect:: 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:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 5500I TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: 04904
Component:: 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:: Fan blade to fan shround contact in 5500i and 5600i models built between november 1, 2002 and march 31, 2004 with post cummins and caterpillar emission engines. *mj
Bulletin:: 050501
Component:: 010000 steering
Summary:: Correct method to determine power steering reservoir oil fill level for international models with 2002 emission engines and bus models built after 3/12/04. *tt
Bulletin:: IK-0400088
Component:: 030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:: International: procedure information to resolve issue of overheating and smoking of low mileage, single wheel end brake. *pe updated 11/4/14. *pe updated 1/27/15. *pe updated 1/30/15. *pe