2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC
The 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC, potentially affecting up to 330 vehicles.
Recall 08V146000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 330 vehicles affected
Defect: INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 330 MY 2008-2009 4000 SERIES TRUCKS AND 3000 RE, FBC, AND SFC BUSES. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SUBASSEMBLY OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUBS RESULTED IN THE BEARINGS BEING INADEQUATELY LUBRICATED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS TO OVERHEAT WHICH CAN RESULT IN BEARING SPALLING, SEIZING, OR RELATED DAMAGE.
Consequence: SUCH DAMAGE MAY RESULT IN WHEEL LOCKUP OR FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING TO THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND/OR PROPERLY LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC.
Safety Rating for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
AFC-11919 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NAVISTAR: ON CERTAIN MODELS CE, FBC, FE, RE, SFC BUS 4300, 4400, 7300, AND 7400 A SERVICE PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED, THE GAUGE CLUSTER AND THE FAN, WHICH MAY NOT TURN OFF OR FUNCTION CORRECTLY. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL FBC
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL FBC — 0 complaints
- 2009 INTERNATIONAL FBC (current)
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