2000 International Harvester 9400I Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 1, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 9400I years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 International Harvester 9400I. That is the most of any 9400I model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 International Harvester 9400I problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Tires1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2000 International Harvester 9400I recalls (4)

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Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerFeb 27, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V100000 · 83,312 vehicles

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 adjustersFeb 1, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V023000 · 2,855 vehicles

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.

Power train:automatic transmissionJun 6, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V131005 · 223 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen ii transmission assemblies. Due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.

Risk: If an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.

Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailerMay 23, 2000 · NHTSA campaign 00V149000 · 649 vehicles

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.

2000 international conventional, unit 1 was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike. The right rear tires of the trailer caught fire while traveling in the center lane. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0238-91)*jb

Tires · received Jun 1, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10404860

Other International Harvester 9400I years

← 1999 9400I · 2001 9400I →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 9400I02
200014
1999 9400I13
1998 9400I03
1997 9400I02
1996 9400I02

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 International Harvester 9400I?

Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 International Harvester 9400I?

Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2000 International Harvester 9400I a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 9400I model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.