International Harvester 1000 1999

Model 1000 made in 1999 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, tires.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
00V246205INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 07/05/1999 to 10/31/1999V (Vehicle)1525711/06/2000MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION10/16/200011/08/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThis 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace affected drag links.
NotesOwner 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).
TIRES
02V137000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1986 to 01/16/2001V (Vehicle)80108/16/2002MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/10/200205/20/2002571120
Defect SummaryCertain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. these tires and rims do not match.
Consequence SummaryTires mounted on rims that are too narrow could experience a decrease in sidewall durability, and could also experience higher treadwear for tires mounted on the steering axle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. owner notification began august 23, 2002. 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).