2001 International 9900Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 International 9900, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 18, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 International 9900 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.

1 recall

2001 International 9900 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 →

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.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other 9900 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 9900 median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'09'10'11'13'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 9900 owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT DRIVES AN INTERNATIONAL 9900 EIGHTEEN-WHEELER FOR WENGER TRUCK COMPANY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE FAULTY BECAUSE THE COMPANY DID NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE VEHICLES. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
Complaint 10249170 · Nov 18, 2008

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