no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP, POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
1998 International Harvester 9300Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 International Harvester 9300, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 27, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 International Harvester 9300 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel system, other
1Power train
1Steering
1Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1998 International Harvester 9300 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
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
Risk. IF THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR AN AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER FAILS, THE BRAKES AT THAT WHEEL END WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST.
no report yet
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE OCCUPANT AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
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
1998 vs. every other 9300 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 9300 median. How we score
'85'87'88'89'91'92'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 9300 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE FUEL ECONOMY IS NOT GOOD, EXHAUST COVERS ARE BROKEN, AND THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR NEEDLE BOUNCES. *SLC
Own a 1998 9300?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.