1996 International Harvester 9200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 International Harvester 9200, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 22, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 International Harvester 9200 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
Power train10

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

5 recalls

1996 International Harvester 9200 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 →

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 96V-124 · Aug 1, 1996 · 21 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TILT AND POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, EXPERIENCE A SIMULTANEOUS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 95V-182 · Sep 25, 1995 · 1,843 vehicles

Risk. IF THE RESTRAINING STRAP RELEASES SUDDENLY, THE BUNKFALLS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAN STRIKE AN OCCUPANT SITTING IN THE LOWER BUNK CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Power train: driveline

Recall 95V-174 · Sep 14, 1995 · 651 vehicles

Risk. THE LOW TORQUE CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVELINE TO SEPARATE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM PARTS BEING THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE OR…

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 9200 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 9200 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 9200 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PIECE OF 1996 INTERNATIONAL SEMI DRIVE TRAIN CAME OFF THE TRACTOR AND STRUCK THE TRAILER CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRAILER. *TS THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BETWEEN THE DRIVE AXLE BROKE OFF THE TRACTOR AND THE FUEL TANK WAS DENTED (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
Complaint 10146464 · Dec 22, 2005

Own a 1996 9200?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.