Tl*the contact owns a 2007 international 9400i semi truck. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from outside of the vehicle. The brake pedal and the emergency brake were applied with force. The contact exit the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the rear of it near the drive axle. There was also an excessive amount of engine oil on the ground. The contact attempted to extinguish the massive flames. The fire department arrived and completely extinguished the fire. The contact heard the sound of an air leak from outside of the vehicle two weeks prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the repairs consisted of the replacement of both first drive axles, tires, both brake drums and shoes. In addition, the technician detected a small air leak in the quick release valves. The failure mileage was 461,785.
The worst 2007 International 9400I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
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- Brakes2
- Electrical1
- Suspension1
Recalls 5
Exterior lighting: back up lights
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 23V353000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An oil leak could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 09V386000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the diesel engine/generator unit can be started remotely by a person in the truck cab while its protective cover is removed; and under certain conditions the engine may re-start after the emergency fuel cutoff is used to shut down the unit.
- Risk
- An unexpected starting of the diesel engine/generator unit, when the protective cover is removed and maintenance is being performed, may result in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the auxiliary power system with a new electronic control unit containing programming to prevent diesel engine/generator operation while its protective cover is removed. New warning labels will be installed on the diesel engine/generator unit and cover. Orange conduit will be installed on all high voltage power cables. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 07V227000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.
- Risk
- A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7815.
Recall number 07V179000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.
- Risk
- If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance is being performed on the fuel filter, diesel fuel could ignite within the filter housing. A fire within the fuel filter housing may spread possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel filters and fuel heaters and, if necessary, will replace the fuel heater. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 07V180000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 International 9400I 87
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article provides guidance to dealership personnel, Technical Services personnel, Dealer Service...
- There are two ways to program 5000 and 9000 odometer
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle...
- This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations...
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of...
- Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
- Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
- Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
What 2007 International 9400I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I bought a 2007 international 9400i eagle tractor, since I have owned it been in and out of the shop, with electrical issues, turbo cooling system tranny rear end problems, I have 33 repair orders and 52 problems 7 electrical. A week and half b4 my truck caught fire a code came up on the dash took it to dealer told me to stop worrying about the small stuff and drive the '!@#$% thing. On july 23 2008 it caught fire, burnt to ground had an investigation done put navistar and libberty international on notice. Truck only had 93,888.
2007 international 9400i had heated a brake drum which blew a tire and the tire caught fire. *nj (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0470-90)*jb updated02/24/10
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Is the 2007 International 9400I reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2007 International 9400I, 1.5 times a typical 9400I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 International 9400I?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2007 International 9400I have?
5 recalls, covering exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling and electrical system.
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