Safety Recalls of International 9000 Vehicles

There have been 9 safety recalls for the International 9000. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the International 9000.

NHTSA Recall #: 08V097000; Feb. 29, 2008

If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 International 4000, 2009 International 4000, 2008 International 5000, 2009 International 5000, 2008 International 7000, 2009 International 7000, 2008 International 8000, 2009 International 8000, 2008 International 9000, 2009 International 9000, 2008 International Prostar, 2009 International Prostar
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Recall Summary: International is recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 06V004000; Jan. 10, 2006

The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 International 5000, 2005 International 5000, 2004 International 9000, 2005 International 9000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 05V217000; May. 12, 2005

This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2004 International 5000, 2005 International 5000, 2004 International 9000, 2005 International 9000
Component: SUSPENSION
Recall Summary: Certain trucks equipped with holland/neway air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 05V186000; Apr. 28, 2005

This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2005 International 5000, 2006 International 5000, 2005 International 7000, 2006 International 7000, 2005 International 8000, 2006 International 8000, 2005 International 9000, 2006 International 9000
Component: WHEELS
Recall Summary: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V193000; May. 21, 2003

Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 4000, 2002 International 8000, 2002 International 9000, 1998 International Harvester 4000, 1999 International Harvester 4000, 2000 International Harvester 4000, 2001 International Harvester 4000, 1998 International Harvester 8000, 1999 International Harvester 8000, 2000 International Harvester 8000, 2001 International Harvester 8000, 1998 International Harvester 9000, 1999 International Harvester 9000, 2000 International Harvester 9000, 2001 International Harvester 9000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Recall Summary: On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International 9000 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 29, 2008   Parking Brake:conventional:air 579
Jan. 10, 2006   Engine And Engine Cooling 1,371
May. 12, 2005   Suspension 26
Apr. 28, 2005   Wheel 197
May. 21, 2003   Suspension:front:hub 2,163
May. 1, 2003   Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 976
Apr. 3, 2003   Air Brake 2,818
Sep. 20, 2002   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 3,156
May. 20, 2002   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 108,560


Table 2. Recall Statistics of International 9000 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2009 International 9000 1
2008 International 9000 1
2006 International 9000 1
2005 International 9000 3
2004 International 9000 2
2003 International 9000 2
2002 International 9000 4