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1999 International Harvester 9400iProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 International Harvester 9400i, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage400kService brakes, air, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 International Harvester 9400i 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, air10

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

3 recalls

1999 International Harvester 9400i 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

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 00V-149 · May 23, 2000 · 649 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE OCCUPANT AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

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

1999 vs. every other 9400i 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 9400i median. How we score

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

What 9400i owners report

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

THE AIR VALVE APPLIES AIR TO THE AIR BRAKES SYSTEM. WHEN THE AIR VALVE BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED IT RELEASED THE AIR BRAKES. THE BUTTON TO ENGAGE THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS LOCATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DASHBOARD WAS MADE OF A PLASTIC BACKING THAT CRACKED. WHEN THIS CRACKS THE AIR BRAKE IS INOPERATIVE.…
Complaint 10087918 · Aug 16, 2004 · 400,000 miles

Own a 1999 9400i?

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