1996–2001 International Harvester 8100, 1996–2001 International Harvester 9100, 1996–2001 International Harvester 9100I and 6 other models Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKE HALDEX…

NHTSA campaign 01V023000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Feb 1, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported

Manufacturer

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

Risk

Crash / injury

Owner letters

Mailing began Feb 22, 2001

The defect

VEHICLE 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.

The risk

IF 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.

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The fix — what to do

DEALERS 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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Make	Model	Model years
International Harvester	8100	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
International Harvester	9100	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
International Harvester	9100I	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
International Harvester	9200	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
International Harvester	9200I	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
International Harvester	9300	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
International Harvester	9400	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
International Harvester	9400I	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
International	9900I	1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V023000 (manufacturer number 01502). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.