1998 International Harvester 9400 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 9400 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 International Harvester 9400. That ranks 2nd out of 7 9400 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 International Harvester 9400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 International Harvester 9400 recalls (3)
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.
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the restraint may not contain the occupant and may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts 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.
1998 international 9400 trailer tandem tires fell off and struck unit 1. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0159-91)*jb updated 05/13/10 *bf updated 06/09/10.*jb
Fuel from the right tank is being forced into the left tank. Left tank becomes overfilled, causing fuel to escape through vent. Escaping fuel on some models is subject to come in contact with the hot muffler under the truck. Dealer is working on vehicle. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 International Harvester 9400?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, tires, wheels problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 International Harvester 9400?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 International Harvester 9400 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9400 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.