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2004 International 9900I Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that 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.

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Recall campaignsA 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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Newest May 18, 2023
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open 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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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

23V353000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

May 18, 2023
32,880 units potentially affected
The defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
Navistar, Inc.Manufacturer number 23514View on NHTSA.gov
09V386000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Oct 5, 2009
9,527 units potentially affected
The defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2003 AND DECEMBER 21, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINES. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION (VVA) OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
The risk: AN OIL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE 09E-020. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
NAVISTAR, INCView on NHTSA.gov
05V296000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Jun 24, 2005
49,607 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN 4X2 AND 6X4 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
The risk: THIS CHAFING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF ANY CHAFING HAS OCCURRED BETWEEN POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CABLES. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THEN A SADDLE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE CABLES WILL NOT RUB. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THE DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SWIVEL SADDLE CLAMP INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 05514View on NHTSA.gov
04V416000

SUSPENSION

Aug 25, 2004
202 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE FRONT, NON-DRIVE AXLE, COTTER KEYS AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINERS WERE NOT INSTALLED. THE COTTER KEY AND SPINDLE NUT RETAINER PREVENT THE SPINDLE NUT FROM LOOSENING AND THUS AID IN WHEEL RETENTION.
The risk: A WHEEL-OFF CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO DETERMINE IF VEHICLE REQUIRES A RETAINER AND COTTER KEY INSTALLED. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 04516View on NHTSA.gov
04V415000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Aug 25, 2004
238 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ONLY EIGHT (8) BOLTS WERE INSTALLED IN THE BRAKE GROUP CONNECTION TO THE REAR AXLES. THE BRAKE GROUP, AN ASSEMBLY THAT INCLUDES THE BRAKE SHOES, AIR CHAMBERS, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AND SPIDER, IR NORMALLY ATTACHED TO THE AXLE HOUSING WITH NINE (9) BOLTS.
The risk: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE BRAKE GROUP IS QUESTIONABLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY ON THE REAR AXLES WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL THE ADDITIONAL BOLT IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 04515View on NHTSA.gov
04V307000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Jun 30, 2004
7,610 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CAN CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES ON THE ENGINE.
The risk: SUDDEN ACCELERATION, ACTIVATION OF THE ENGINE COMPRESSION BRAKE, ENGINE SPEED DROPPING TO IDLE, ALTERNATOR OVERLOAD WITH POSSIBLE FIRE, AND A LOSS OF ENGINE ECM POWER RESULTING IN ENGINE SHUTDOWN COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HARNESS TO DETERMINE IF IT IS DAMAGED. IF DAMAGED, THE ENGINE HARNESS WILL BE REPAIRED. ALL HARNESSES WILL BE RE-ROUTED AND STAND-OFF BRACKETS WILL BE ADDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 04511View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A 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.
Safety investigation
NHTSA 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.
Manufacturer communication
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.

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