International Harvester 8100 2001

Model 8100 made in 2001 by International Harvester got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding (pws) and suspension. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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).
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
01V187000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 04/02/2001 to 04/20/2001V (Vehicle)10907/20/2001MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION06/07/200106/11/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
(PWS)
IK-040008806/04/201210044291International: procedure information to resolve issue of overheating and smoking of low mileage, single wheel end brake. *pe06/06/2012
IK-040010706/04/201210044292International: after lining condition and wear have been verified on the brakes because of the chatter or squealing on the trucks. no model or model years are listed. *pe06/06/2012
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
03160205/01/200310001755Cab air suspension ride height measurement and adjustment. *tt06/24/2003