1996 International Harvester 8100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 8100 years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 International Harvester 8100. That is the most of any 8100 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 International Harvester 8100 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 International Harvester 8100 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with air brake haldex automatic slack adjusters, long stroke brake chambers, and dana brakes. The automatic slack adjuster anchor brackets can fail due to fatigue fracture and completely separate, causing the slack adjusters to function as manual slack adjusters.
Risk: If the support bracket for an automatic slack adjuster fails, the brakes at that wheel end will not automatically adjust. As the brake linings wear, the vehicle will have reduced braking capacity, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a new bracket on each suspect slack adjuster. Owner notification began february 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: These vehicles were built with an improperly plumbed brake system which affects the braking on the rear axle when running either bobtail or pulling a trailer.
Risk: This condition can affect the stopping ability of the vehicle because the front steer axle brakes and trailer's brakes would be doing most of the braking. Increased stopping distances would be required causing accelerated wear on the steer axle and the trailer brakes.
Fix: Navistar dealers will inspect vehicles and repair by installing brake lines and fittings as required.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, a rear brake overheated and caused a tire to blowout, consumer pulled over and the tires caught on fire, ohio traffic police report. #10-91-174 *slc
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 International Harvester 8100?
Owners most often report service brakes, air problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 International Harvester 8100?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 International Harvester 8100 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 8100 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.