2001 International Harvester 5500I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2001 International Harvester 5500I. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 International Harvester 5500I. Newest first.
Vehicle 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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If 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.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10044291International: procedure information to resolve issue of overheating and smoking of low mileage, single wheel end brake. Updated 11/4/14. Updated 1/27/15. Updated 1/30/15.
- 10012031Correct method to determine power steering reservoir oil fill level for international models with 2002 emission engines and bus models built after 3/12/04.
- 10008942Fan blade to fan shround contact in 5500i and 5600i models built between november 1, 2002 and march 31, 2004 with post cummins and caterpillar emission engines.