1996 International Harvester 9300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9300 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 International Harvester 9300. That ranks 2nd out of 7 9300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 International Harvester 9300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 International Harvester 9300 recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: The circuit boards in the switches could heat up , possibly produce a flame or fire, and cause property damage, personal injury, or death.
Fix: 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.
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.
Suspension
Problem: The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld.
Risk: Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.
Fix: Owner notification is being conducted by neway anchorlok. Dealers will inspect and replace all suspension suspension beams with suspension beams containing appropriate shafts.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning.
Risk: If the restraining strap releases suddenly, the bunkfalls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will modify the attachment of the upper bunk restraining strap to the upper bunk and rear wall of the sleeper and install a new redesigned bunk restraining strap.
Power train:driveline
Problem: The driveline could have little torque or no torque on the driveline nut that retains the yoke at the center bearing or bearings if the vehicle is equipped with multiple center bearings.
Risk: The low torque condition can cause the driveline to separate resulting in personal injury or property damage from parts being thrown from the vehicle or scattered on the roadway.
Fix: Dealers will disconnect the driveline at the rear of the center bearing(s), torque the yoke nut and reconnect the driveline.
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.
Goodyear tires have slits on side, causing the vehicle to pull to the left/right. *sd
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 International Harvester 9300?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 International Harvester 9300?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 International Harvester 9300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9300 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.