International 9400I Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints across 9 model years of the International 9400I (1995–2008). The most-complained-about year is 2007.
Pick your International 9400I model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 International 9400I | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 International 9400I | 5 | 3 |
| 2006 International 9400I | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 International 9400I | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 International 9400I | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 International 9400I | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 International 9400I | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 International 9400I | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 International 9400I | 1 | 0 |
What International 9400I owners complain about
Across all model years, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 3.
All International 9400I recalls (14)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International 9400I, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Back up lights (exterior lighting)
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,…
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…
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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.
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
On certain trucks, the diesel engine/generator unit can be started remotely by a person in the truck cab while its protective cover is removed; and under certain conditions the engine may re-start after the emergency fuel cutoff is used to shut down the unit.
Remedy: Dealers will update the auxiliary power system with a new electronic control unit containing programming to prevent diesel engine/generator operation while its protective cover is removed. New warning labels will be…
Model years: 2007
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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7815.
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Fuel system, diesel
On certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel filters and fuel heaters and, if necessary, will replace the fuel heater. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
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Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
On certain trucks, the hose connecting the engine block to the frame is routed near the engine's turbocharger. Heat from the turbocharger may cause the hose to melt.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose free of charge with a higher thermal resistance and a kevlar reflective heat wrap will be installed over the new hose. The recall began on may 25, 2006. Owners may contact international at…
Model years: 2006
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Cables (electrical system)
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.
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.…
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Service brakes, air
On certain trucks, only eight (8) bolts were installed in the brake group connection to the rear axles. The brake group, an assembly that includes the brake shoes, air chambers, slack adjusters, and spider, ir normally attached to the axle housing with nine (9) bolts.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install the additional bolt if necessary. This recall began during september 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Model years: 2004
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Suspension
On certain trucks, the front, non-drive axle, cotter keys and spindle nut retainers were not installed. The cotter key and spindle nut retainer prevent the spindle nut from loosening and thus aid in wheel retention.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to determine if vehicle requires a retainer and cotter key installed. This recall began on september 22, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Model years: 2004
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Electrical system: front underhood
On certain heavy duty trucks, the engine electrical harness can chafe against sharp edges on the engine.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness to determine if it is damaged. If damaged, the engine harness will be repaired. All harnesses will be re-routed and stand-off brackets will be added. The recall began on september 8,…
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Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
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.
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.
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
On certain heavy duty trucks built with a detroit engine and a leece neville alternator. The electrical terminal at the alternator end of the cable that runs from the starter to the battery stud on the alternator may break off, due to vibration in the cable.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute and rewire the wiring harness to the alternator. Owner notification began on march 13, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
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Unknown or other
On certain heavy duty trucks built with international code 16sch (lower bunk webbing restraint). Four bolts hold the bunk webbing restraint latch brackets to the bunk base. These bolts were supposed to be grade 8 bolts but grade 5 bolts were installed.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts. Owner notification began on march 17, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
Model years: 2003
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain heavy duty trucks, the bolts and locking nuts used to hold the brake spiders or brake anchor plates tight to the axles were under-torqued on the right side of the vehicles. If the clamp load on the bolts is not sufficient, the anchor plate may move when the brake is applied in either the forward or reverse direction.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten all suspect bolts. New wheel seals and new bolts will be installed where applicable. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an…
Model years: 2003
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.