Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V353000 Reported November 15, 2001

International/steering connection

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 558 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V353000
Manufacturer Campaign
01515
Manufacturer
International Motors, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
558
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 15, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: trucks. an incorrect grade 5 flange-nut was installed in place of a grade 8 nut and flat washer on the yoke pinch bolt that holds the connection between the lower end of the i-shaft and the steering gear.

Safety Consequence

If the pinch bolt nut experiences thread stripping, the yoke connection of the steering shaft to the steering gear box could fail and possibly result in loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the grade 5 pinch bolt nut with the correct grade 8 nut and washer on all vehicles. owner notification began december 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 01V353000 or campaign 01515.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V353000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V353000?

NHTSA recall 01V353000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on November 15, 2001. It addresses: International/steering connection. The recall affects approximately 558 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V353000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01515. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.