1999–2000 International Harvester 2000, 1999–2000 International Harvester 4000, 1999–2000 International Harvester 5000 and 2 other models Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH…
NHTSA campaign 01V140004 · Steering · filed Aug 2, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS/DRAG LINKS. THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 28, 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
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V140004 (manufacturer number 01510). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.