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International 9900I Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints across 18 model years of the International 9900I (1995–2018). The most-complained-about year is 2003.

19
safety recalls, all years
3
owner complaints, all years
2003
year with most recalls
2003
year with most complaints

Pick your International 9900I model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2018 International 9900I10
2017 International 9900I20
2016 International 9900I10
2013 International 9900I10
2008 International 9900I30
2007 International 9900I50
2006 International 9900I31
2005 International 9900I30
2004 International 9900I60
2003 International 9900I82
2002 International 9900I30
2001 International 9900I20
2000 International 9900I40
1999 International 9900I30
1998 International 9900I30
1997 International 9900I20
1996 International 9900I20
1995 International 9900I10

What International 9900I owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The 2003 model year has the most, with 2.

All International 9900I recalls (19)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International 9900I, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Back up lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 23V353000 Reported 32,880 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    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…

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013

  2. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V588000 Reported 26,288 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the…

    Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on October 11, 2018. The recall began November…

    Model years: 2017, 2018

  3. Tie rod assembly (steering) and steering

    NHTSA 17V575000 Reported 1,175 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar…

    Model years: 2016

  4. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 16V938000 Reported 294 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, and TranStar trucks. The affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud is not covered.

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a latch stop to prevent the latch from rotating to the unlatched position, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar…

    Model years: 2017

  5. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V386000 Reported 9,527 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    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.

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

  6. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 07V227000 Reported 12 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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

  7. Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 07V179000 Reported 1,172 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  8. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 07V180000 Reported 700 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  9. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 05V296000 Reported 49,607 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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.…

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

  10. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 04V415000 Reported 238 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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

  11. Suspension

    NHTSA 04V416000 Reported 202 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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

  12. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 04V307000 Reported 7,610 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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,…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  13. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V100000 Reported 83,312 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

  14. Slack adjusters (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V263000 Reported 43 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain heavy duty trucks, the drag link will interfere with the front, driver's side, brake chamber and slack adjuster. This interference could cause damage to the slack adjuster and render it inoperable.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pitman arms, drag links, and steering arms. Owner notification began november 12, 2003. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2003

  15. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 03V072000 Reported 881 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  16. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V309000 Reported 252 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    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

  17. Slack adjusters (service brakes)

    NHTSA 01V023000 Reported 2,855 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

  18. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 00V131005 Reported 223 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen ii transmission assemblies. Due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.

    Model years: 2000

  19. Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V149000 Reported 649 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts as required.

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000

Other International models

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.