The air valve applies air to the air brakes system. When the air valve button was depressed it released the air brakes. The button to engage the air brake system was located on the dashboard. The dashboard was made of a plastic backing that cracked. When this cracks the air brake is inoperative. The dealership was contacted and indicated that this common problem and they have an in house remedy for it. This failure is on a fleet of trucks ranging from model year 1999-2000. Please provide additional vehicle identification numbers.
The worst 1999 International Harvester 9400I problems
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- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
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
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Technical service bulletins for the 1999 International Harvester 9400I 2
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What 1999 International Harvester 9400I owners say
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Questions about the 1999 International Harvester 9400I
Is the 1999 International Harvester 9400I reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 International Harvester 9400I, close to a typical 9400I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 International Harvester 9400I?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1999 International Harvester 9400I have?
3 recalls, covering equipment and service brakes, air.
Was there a recall on the 1999 International Harvester 9400I brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V023000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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