NHTSA Recall 00V246205: Connection (steering)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,257 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the International Harvester 1000.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V246205 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00513 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | October 16, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 6, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school and heavy duty trucks equipped with trw drag links. Each drag link assembly contains two 20-edl model ball socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket.
Safety risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace affected drag links.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2000.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. 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 recall 00V246205
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Harvester 1000 | 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 2000 | 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 3000 | 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 4000 | 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 8000 | 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester Fe | 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester Re | 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.