NHTSA Recall 00V149000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 649 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the International 9900.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V149000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00502 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | May 23, 2000 |
| Owner notification | May 30, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Owner notification began may 30, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V149000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 9900 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International 9900I | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 9200 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 9200I | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 9300 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 9400 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| International Harvester 9400I | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.