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1999 International 9900

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 21, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 27, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 International 9900, most frequently naming the brakes category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 34 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V100000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

Feb 27, 2004
83,312 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES.
The risk: THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP , POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WATER SHIELD OVER THE BACK OF THE ENTIRE BUNK CONTROL PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 04503View on NHTSA.gov
00V149000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

May 23, 2000
649 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE OCCUPANT AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS AS REQUIRED.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEManufacturer number 00502View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Mar 21, 2011

1999 INTERNATIONAL 9900, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE LEFT LANE ON IR80, OHIO TURNPIKE AT MILE POST 182.5. UNIT 1 WAS STRUCK BY A TIRE THAT CAME OFF UNIT 2 WHICH WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE RIGHT LANE. DRIVER OF UNIT 2 CONTINUED EASTBOUND. DRIVER OF UNIT 1 CONTINUED EASTBOUND TO BRADY'S LEAP SERVICE PLAZA TO MAKE A REPORT. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0113-91) UPDATED 03/29/11 *BF

NHTSA ID
10393188
Incident
Feb 17, 2011
Brakes
Filed Jan 16, 2001
Fire reported

THE REAR BRAKE DRUM OVERHEATED CAUSING FIRE AND DAMAGE TO THE UNIT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *MJS

NHTSA ID
558988
Incident
Nov 2, 2000

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

IK0800605

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PicoScope Test 5V & 12V Intermittent Open and Short circuit diagnostics

IK1000003

STEERING

Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps

IK1201299

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines

IK0400040

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting

IK0100051

STRUCTURE

Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure

IK0200013

SUSPENSION

Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

International 9900 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2019000—
2018000—
2017010—
2016020—
2015020—
2014000—
2013020—
2012000—
2011010—
2010010—
2009010—
2008000—
2007010—
2006010—
2005010—
2004110—
2003040—
2002040—
2001110—
2000020—
1999Viewing220—
1998020—
1997010—
1996010—
1995010—
1994000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.