1996 International Harvester 9200
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1996 International Harvester 9200. Newest first.
On certain conventional trucks equipped with pro-sleeper berths, water intrusion can be found in the bunk control panel area and pool in the tops of the dome light, tv/vcr, and or refrigerator power switches.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The circuit boards in the switches could heat up , possibly produce a flame or fire, and cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will install a water shield over the back of the entire bunk control panel. owner notification began on july 16, 2004. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with air brake haldex automatic slack adjusters, long stroke brake chambers, and dana brakes. the automatic slack adjuster anchor brackets can fail due to fatigue fracture and completely separate, causing the slack adjusters to function as manual slack adjusters.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the support bracket for an automatic slack adjuster fails, the brakes at that wheel end will not automatically adjust. as the brake linings wear, the vehicle will have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bracket on each suspect slack adjuster. owner notification began february 22, 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.
The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. these shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
Remedy
Owner notification IS being conducted by neway anchorlok. dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the restraining strap releases suddenly, the bunkfalls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the attachment of the upper bunk restraining strap to the upper bunk and rear wall of the sleeper and install a new redesigned bunk restraining strap.
The driveline could have little torque or no torque on the driveline nut that retains the yoke at the center bearing or bearings if the vehicle IS equipped with multiple center bearings.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The low torque condition can cause the driveline to separate resulting in personal injury or property damage from parts being thrown from the vehicle or scattered on the roadway.
Remedy
Dealers will disconnect the driveline at the rear of the center bearing(s), torque the yoke nut and reconnect the driveline.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Power train › Driveline
Piece of 1996 international semi drive train came off the tractor and struck the trailer causing damage to the trailer. *ts the universal joint between the drive axle broke off the tractor and the fuel tank was dented (ohio traffic crash report). *nm
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.
- 54119Service procedures on replacement of panel above passenger seat.
- 53587Subject on refrigerant compressor belt idler pulley alignment.
- 53585Repair procedure for vehicles that continue to throw belts after authorized field changes.
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