2003 International 9900I: recalls and complaints

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• 23V35300018 May 2023Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights
• 09V3860005 Oct 2009Engine and Engine Cooling
• 05V29600024 Jun 2005Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 04V30700030 Jun 2004Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
• 04V10000027 Feb 2004Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
• 03V26300028 Jul 2003Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
• 03V0720006 Mar 2003Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
• 02V30900015 Nov 2002Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

1. 23V353000Received 18 May 2023. 32,880 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 May 2024.

2. 09V386000Received 5 Oct 2009. 9,527 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An oil leak could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2009.

3. 05V296000Received 24 Jun 2005. 49,607 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This chafing could cause an electrical short and/or fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 05514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jul 2005.

4. 04V307000Received 30 Jun 2004. 7,610 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks, the engine electrical harness can chafe against sharp edges on the engine.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 04511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Sep 2004.

5. 04V100000Received 27 Feb 2004. 83,312 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The circuit boards in the switches could heat up , possibly produce a flame or fire, and cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 04503. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 2004.

6. 03V263000Received 28 Jul 2003. 43 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks, the drag link will interfere with the front, driver's side, brake chamber and slack adjuster. This interference could cause damage to the slack adjuster and render it inoperable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inoperable slack adjuster will cause the front brakes to wear unevenly and may eventually cause a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the pitman arms, drag links, and steering arms. Owner notification began november 12, 2003. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 03512. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Nov 2003.

7. 03V072000Received 6 Mar 2003. 881 units.

   Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks built with a detroit engine and a leece neville alternator. The electrical terminal at the alternator end of the cable that runs from the starter to the battery stud on the alternator may break off, due to vibration in the cable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the terminal breaks off, the cab will lose all power, resulting in complete electrical failure and engine shutdown, which may result in a crash and potentially cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reroute and rewire the wiring harness to the alternator. Owner notification began on march 13, 2003. 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.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 03506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Mar 2003.

8. 02V309000Received 15 Nov 2002. 252 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks, the bolts and locking nuts used to hold the brake spiders or brake anchor plates tight to the axles were under-torqued on the right side of the vehicles. If the clamp load on the bolts is not sufficient, the anchor plate may move when the brake is applied in either the forward or reverse direction.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This movement could cause individual brake components to fail or eventually fatigue all the anchor plate mounting bolts. If all the bolts break due to failure, a complete loss of braking at a wheel end could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and tighten all suspect bolts. New wheel seals and new bolts will be installed where applicable. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002. 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.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Manufacturer campaign number 02515. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Dec 2002.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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Complaints that report a crash

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Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

9 Feb 2006

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19951
2. 19962
3. 19972
4. 19983
5. 19993
6. 20004
7. 20012
8. 20023
9. 20038
10. 20046
11. 20053
12. 20063
13. 20075
14. 20083
15. 20131
16. 20161
17. 20172
18. 20181

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 International 9900I?

184,112 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the International 9900I have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the International 9900I, model years 1995 to 2018. 8 of them name the 2003 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2003 International 9900I name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1 of 9 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 International 9900I open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.