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2001 International Harvester 5000I recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2001 International Harvester 5000I. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2001 International Harvester 5000I recalls, newest first

September 24, 2001NHTSA 01V29900068 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary
Vehicle description: certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." a secondary brake line that connects the foot valve with the spring brake valve may not have been installed.
Consequence
If there is failure in the primary system and the secondary brake line has not been installed, only the front brakes would actuate, with rear spring brake actuation. This would result in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and correct incomplete air line installations. Owner notification began October 9, 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 10, 2001NHTSA 01V291000242 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering shafts may have a defective or mis-located weld that could fail.
Consequence
This condition could cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 2, 2001NHTSA 01V25000040,559 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 7, 2001NHTSA 01V16700312 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
Vehicle description: heavy duty 6X4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Consequence
Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. All vehicles have been completed. 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2001 International Harvester 5000I were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other International Harvester 5000I years

Other 2001 International Harvester models

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  5. 2001 Ford Escape (15 recalls)
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Questions

Does the 2001 International Harvester 5000I have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, steering, exterior lighting, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2001 International Harvester 5000I recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International Harvester dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2001 International Harvester 5000I?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.