2001 International Harvester 9000I recalls and problems
The 2001 International Harvester 9000I has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any International Harvester dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 International Harvester 9000I vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 International Harvester 9000I recalls
Recall 01V-291: Steering
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering shafts may have a defective or mis-located weld that could fail.
Risk: This condition could cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft. Owner notification began september 17, 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.
Recall 01V-250: Exterior Lighting
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 International Harvester 9000I have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 International Harvester 9000I: 01V-291 (steering), 01V-250 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are International Harvester recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized International Harvester dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.