International · Canada · Crit
International 9000I, 5000I: Steering
Affects International 9000I, 5000I · 2001 — about 64 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the steering shafts may have a defective or mis-located weld that could fail. This condition could cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the lower steering shaft.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational