International Harvester 8100 2000

Model 8100 made in 2000 by International Harvester got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air.

Model 2000

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
00V131005INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/10/2000 to 04/20/2000V (Vehicle)22307/05/2000MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION06/06/200006/16/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen ii transmission assemblies. due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
Consequence SummaryIf an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
NotesOwner notificationbegan july 5, 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 or eaton at 1-888-880-0970. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS
01V023000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 10/07/1996 to 11/14/2000V (Vehicle)285502/22/2001MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION02/01/200102/07/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryIf the support bracket for an automatic slack adjuster fails, the brakes at that wheel end will not automatically adjust. as the brake linings wear, the vehicle will have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).