2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900 Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900

The 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by NAVISTAR, INC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900, potentially affecting up to 19,063 vehicles.

Recall 14V064000 — SERVICE BRAKES

March 27, 2014 | 1,196 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 12V052000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

April 10, 2012 | 17,867 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900.

Safety Rating for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900

NAVISTAR, INC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

IK1600197 — EQUIPMENT

July 3, 2014

WIND NOISE

IK0800426 — ENGINE

June 2, 2014

Cummins ISX 15L with Multiple ECM Faults; SCR engines only

IK1600189 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

October 15, 2013

poor hood fit; Only models built with Cummins ISX engines on 6/11/2013 through 7/21/2013.

IK1600189 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD

October 15, 2013

poor hood fit; Only models built with Cummins ISX engines on 6/11/2013 through 7/21/2013.

IK-1600188 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

September 11, 2013

NAVISTAR: DUE TO BACK PANEL NOT BEING DRILLED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY, ON SOME TRUCKS, THE GRAB HANDLE WAS NOT INSTALLED. MODEL 2013 9900I. *PE

IK-1600188 — STRUCTURE