NHTSA Recall 01V187000: Idler and attachment (steering)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 109 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the International Harvester 2000.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V187000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01507 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › ARM › IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
| Report received | June 7, 2001 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
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 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 recall 01V187000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Harvester 2000 | 2001 |
| International Harvester 4000 | 2001 |
| International Harvester 5500I | 2001 |
| International Harvester 8100 | 2001 |
| International Harvester 9200I | 2001 |
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.