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1996 International Harvester 9100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 International Harvester 9100, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 30, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 International Harvester 9100 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1996 International Harvester 9100 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 04V-100 · Feb 27, 2004 · 83,312 vehicles

Risk. THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP, POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters

Recall 01V-023 · Feb 1, 2001 · 2,855 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR AN AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER FAILS, THE BRAKES AT THAT WHEEL END WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with International Harvester.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other 9100 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 9100 median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 9100 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UHAUL RENTED A TRUCK TO ME AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT ON ME COMPLETELY MINUTES AFTER DESCENDING THE STEEP WEST SLOPE OF WOLF CREEK PASS, COLORADO. UHAUL'S TOW TRUCK DRIVER FROM PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO HAPPENED TO BE THERE AT THE TIME WHEN I PULLED OVER. HE CONFIRMED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE…
Complaint 10144040 · Nov 30, 2005

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