1998 International Harvester 9400
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 International Harvester 9400. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 International Harvester 9400. 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.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with international code 16sch (lower bunk webbing restraint). incorrect bolts were used to hold the bunk webbing restraint latch brackets to the bunk base.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the restraint may not contain the occupant and may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts as required.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1998 international 9400 trailer tandem tires fell off and struck unit 1. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0159-91)*jb updated 05/13/10 *bf updated 06/09/10.*jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Fuel from the right tank IS being forced into the left tank. left tank becomes overfilled, causing fuel to escape through vent. escaping fuel on some models IS subject to come in contact with the hot muffler under the truck. Dealer IS working on vehicle. *ak
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