International 9900 recalls

What is wrong

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, PayStar, HX, and 9900 trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX15L engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.

Risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or Navistar customer service at 1‑331‑332‑1590.

Recall number 16V453000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900 trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to March 12, 2015, and 2015-2016 International Lonestar trucks manufactured February 20, 2014, to March 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a 6" diameter stack tail pipe, that may not have sufficient support. The unsupported weight of the upper stack tail pipe and vibration associated with normal vehicle operation over time may cause a crack of the weld joint between the inlet pipe and the flare expansion of the stack tail pipe, which may result in partial or full separation of the stack tail pipe from the vertical exhaust pipe.

Risk

If the stack tail pipe separates from the exhaust pipe it can fall into the roadway possibly hitting another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stack tail pipe with a one piece stack tail pipe, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15511.

Recall number 15V329000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, DuraStar, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, WorkStar and 2015 International TranStar and IC Bus CE vehicles equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This could cause dragging or overheated brakes.

Risk

If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15504. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V‑806.

Recall number 15V165000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International Lonestar, Paystar, Prostar, Workstar and 9900 trucks, equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake linings and with or without feature code 04WCS Greased For Life front air S-cam brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake S-cam brackets may fracture.

Risk

S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the S-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and S-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1‑331‑332‑1590. Navistar's number for this recall 14501. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V231.

Recall number 14V064000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce-c, hc, and international 9400 and certain model year 2011 through 2013 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar, prostar, 9200, and 9800, and certain model year 2013 international 9900, vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brakes causing continuous brake application.

Risk

Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 10, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 12V052000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar has notified the federal safety agency of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

Risk

An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact international dealers at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 10V107000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar c10, c11, c12, c13, c15 or c16 engines, the positive battery cables that supply power from the batteries to the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the engine and the starter, an electrical ground cable between the frame rail and the starter, or the frame rail itself.

Risk

This rubbing may cause an electrical short or a fire which can result in property damage, personal injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the battery cables to determine if any rubbing has occurred. New battery cables will be replaced as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the battery cables between the starter and battery box using new brackets. The recall began on april 20, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 07V020000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain heavy duty trucks,the lower tie rod arms on certain axles were not induction hardened as required by international's specification.

Risk

Without the induction hardening process being performed, the tie rod arm may fatigue during the expected life of the vehicle. A fatigue failure of the tie rod arm may result in a loss of vehicle steering control that can possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the lower tie rod arms. The recall began on november 19, 2004. Owners should contact international truck and engine at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 04V482000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

On certain heavy duty trucks, the joint between the lower portion of the steering column and the upper end of the intermediate steering shaft may have a missing or loose pinch bolt. This condition could also occur at the lower end of the intermediate steering shaft at the steering gear connection.

Risk

If a pinch bolt is missing or vibrates loose, the shaft could separate from the steering column or steering gear, and /or allow slippage between the joined shafts, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect both ends of the shaft to ensure the pinch bolt is installed and/or properly torqued. If the bolt and nut are missing, a new bolt, nut, and washer will be installed. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 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.

Recall number 02V265000 · Recall details

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