2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
8
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I
The 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I, potentially affecting up to 184,104 vehicles.
Recall 23V353000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
| 32,880 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 09V386000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 9,527 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 05V296000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 49,607 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS CHAFING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V307000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| 7,610 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CAN CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES ON THE ENGINE.
Consequence: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V100000 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
| 83,312 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V073000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 35 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). FOUR BOLTS HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE. THESE BOLTS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE GRADE 8 BOLTS BUT GRADE 5 BOLTS WERE INSTALLED.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE OCCUPANT AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATION 393.76 "SLEEPER BERTHS," AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE...
View full details →Recall 03V072000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 881 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 02V309000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 252 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CONTINENTAL HSL TIRES FOR SEMI TRUCKS AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH EVERY TIRE FROM TREAD SEPARATIONS TO OUT OF ROUNDNESS TO BLOW OUTS AND THE DEALERS ALWAYS GIVE ME THE SAME OLD SONG AND DANCE AND I AM FED UP WITH THERE LIES,THE FINAL STRAW WAS AROUND 4-18 -09 I HAD A STEER TIRE TREAD SEPARATE AND THE TREAD CAME OFF TO THE INSIDE AND BROKE THE BRAKE LINE ( I STILL HAVE THE REMAINS ) ALMOST CAUSING ME TO GO OFF OF A BRIDGE WHEN I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE THEY WANT THE TIRE BUT WITH ALL THE PAST PROBLEMS WITH THIS BRAND OF TIRE I REFUSED TO LET IT GO I WANT SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALERS NOW SAY THEY HAVE NO RECORDS OF ANY COMPLAINTS FROM ME,THIS TIRE BRAND HAS CAUSED HOLES IN THE FLOORS OF TWO OF MY TRAILERS,COUNTLESS VIBRATION PROBLEMS,AND SEVERAL NEAR FATAL INCIDENTS AND THEY ACT AS IF THIS COMPLAINT IS THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE HEARD OF THIS SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS,THANK YOU *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I
International Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
041205 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CLUTCH DAMPER INTERFERENCE WITH FLYWHEEL BOTLS ON CATERPILLAR 3406E, C-15, C-16 ENGINES. *MJ
040801 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SLIGHT GLOW IN THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LAMP WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 9400I
- 2001 INTERNATIONAL 9400I — 0 complaints
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 9400I — 0 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 9400I (current)
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 9400I — 0 complaints
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400I — 2 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL 9400I — 0 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 9400I — 4 complaints
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 9400I — 0 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints