2001 International Harvester 8100 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 International Harvester 8100. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2001 International Harvester 8100
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Idler and attachment (steering)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Slack adjusters (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: 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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2001 International Harvester 8100. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare International Harvester 8100 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International Harvester 8100 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 International Harvester 8100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 International Harvester 8100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 International Harvester 8100 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 International Harvester 8100 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 International Harvester 8100 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 International Harvester 8100 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 International Harvester 8100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 International Harvester 8100 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 International Harvester 8100 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 International Harvester 8100 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2001 International Harvester 8100
How do I know if my 2001 International Harvester 8100 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 International Harvester 8100; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised International Harvester dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V023000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.