NHTSA Recall 01V250000: Switch (exterior lighting)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40,559 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International Harvester 5000I.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V250000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01511 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | August 2, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: in below freezing operating conditions, the air-pressure actuated brake light switch that is mounted outside the cab on the front cowl, on certain heavy duty trucks, may not activate during light to normal braking.
Safety risk
If the brake lights fail to come on, there will be no lights to indicate to following vehicles that the vehicle is decelerating, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all air brake stop lights switches. Owner notification began october 30, 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 01V250000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Harvester 5000I | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester 9000I | 1998, 1999, 2000, 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.