2005 International 9400I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2005 International 9400I. Newest first.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2003 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured between april 1, 2003 and december 21, 2007, equipped with caterpillar C15 engines. the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An oil leak could result in a fire.
Remedy
Navistar IS working with caterpillar to repair the engines free of charge. please see 09e-020. the safety recall began on october 23, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
On certain 4X2 and 6X4 heavy duty trucks, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This chafing could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if any chafing has occurred between positive and negative cables. if there IS no evidence of chafing, then a saddle clamp will be installed to ensure cables will not rub. if there IS evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the swivel saddle clamp installed. the recall began on august 22, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Trailer hitches
2005 international 9400i, unit 1 was pulling out of the oak opening service plaza truck parking lot and his trailer came unattached from tractor. *bf the trailer landing gear was damaged. (Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0090-89) updated 03/29/11 *bf
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Dt*: the contact stated the driver of one of the semi tractor trailers was traveling on the interstate at 70 mph when the generator on the truck fell off without warning. another vehicle pulled up beside the truck and alerted the driver the generator had fallen off. the dealership determined the…
Dt*: the contact stated the driver of one of the semi tractor trailers was traveling on the interstate at 70 mph when the generator on the truck fell off without warning. another vehicle pulled up beside the truck and alerted the driver the generator had fallen off. the dealership determined the cast aluminum clamp holding the generator fractured causing the generator to fall off. The generator weighs 500 lbs. the dealership informed the owner of the truck that the clamps needed to be made of steel instead of cast aluminum and replaced the clamp with one made of steel. the owner of the truck states all of the trucks have cast aluminum clamps on them.
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
- 10243596General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- 10243595Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
- 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
- 10160941Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 10156576Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure
- 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
- 10131299Front ABS Harness
- 10131298Electrical Chassis Harnesses
- 10131243Ethylene Glycol Coolant Color Change to be Phased-In Approximately April 1, 2004
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