2002 International 9000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2002 International 9000. Newest first.
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 and remedy
Risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bendix TC-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. the delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the moding process.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
Remedy
International will replace the hand-operated control valves. owner notification began december 31, 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.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Integral hub and bearing assembly
The companies involved in this matter are:skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and international,( manufacturers of medium duty trucks).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvin meritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified…
The companies involved in this matter are:skf (hub mfr), arvinmeritor (front axle mfr), and international,( manufacturers of medium duty trucks).skf identified manufacturing defects for specific build dates on front axle hub and bearings (wheel bearings) supplied to arvin meritor.as a result, arvinmeritor notified international of axles supplies with possible defective front hub assemblies.as a result of that notification, 2041 trucks are being recalled by international for defective front axle wheel bearings which may fail in such a way that a wheel separation or wheel bearing fire occurs.see attached summary report for additional details.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean.
- 10251414Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
- 10251409Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
- 10246231J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10243610How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- 10234000Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
- 10227455J1939 Data link source address information
- 10222490Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- 10219330PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
- 10219325PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
- 10219319PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
- 10219314PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
- 10219307PicoScope Test 5V & 12V Intermittent Open and Short circuit diagnostics
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10198708Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- 10189743Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 10189741Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure
- 10181960Cab Lean Concern
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177096A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10172045J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10169879Key Codes and Key Cutting Information (Not for CV Series)
- 10165643Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10163416Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
- 10156324Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10156305Tool Instruction - BCM Programming Harness
- 10145721A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10145715Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10145711Radio Diagnostics and Information
- 10138812Brake Lights Staying On
- 10131299Front ABS Harness
- 10131298Electrical Chassis Harnesses
- 10131026Remote Engine Speed Control; only with CAT or Cummins Engines
- 10130950J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10130884HVAC fault 2609-19 with 4th Gen BCM; Only models equipped with 4th generation BCM
- 10130883NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system.
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