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.
The worst 1998 International Harvester 9400 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
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- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Wheels1
Recalls 3
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 04V100000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V023000 · Recall details
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace all grade 5 bolts with grade 8 bolts as required.
Recall number 00V149000 · Recall details
What 1998 International Harvester 9400 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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Questions about the 1998 International Harvester 9400
Is the 1998 International Harvester 9400 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1998 International Harvester 9400, 2.0 times a typical 9400 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 International Harvester 9400?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is tires (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 International Harvester 9400 have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, air.
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