2005 International 9400I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2005 International 9400I, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2005 International 9400I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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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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.…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 International 9400I have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 traffi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 21, 2011 · Trailer hitches
“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 bes”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 7, 2006 · Electrical system
Compare International 9400I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International 9400I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 International 9400I | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 International 9400I | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 International 9400I | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 International 9400I | 8 | 1 |
| 2004 International 9400I | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 International 9400I | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 International 9400I | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 International 9400I | 5 | 3 |
| 2008 International 9400I | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 International 9400I
How do I know if my 2005 International 9400I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2005 International 9400I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised International dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V296000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.