2001 International Harvester 8000 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 3, 2003 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 8000 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2001 International Harvester 8000 so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2001 International Harvester 8000 recalls (3)

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Suspension:front:hubMay 21, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V193000 · 2,163 vehicles

Problem: On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.

Risk: Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on november 12, 2003. 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 brakes, airApr 3, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V137000 · 2,818 vehicles

Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.

Risk: If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began on april 18, 2003. 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 brakes, air:supply:check valveMay 20, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V135002 · 108,560 vehicles

Problem: On certain medium and heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.

Risk: If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began september 11, 2002. 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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YearComplaintsRecalls
200103
2000 800008
1999 800008
1998 800006

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 International Harvester 8000?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2001 International Harvester 8000?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 International Harvester 8000 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 8000 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.