Safety Recalls of International Harvester 9300 Vehicles

There have been 11 safety recalls for the International Harvester 9300. 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 Harvester 9300.

NHTSA Recall #: 96V233002; Nov. 22, 1996

This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 International Harvester 2574, 1997 International Harvester 2574, 1997 International Harvester 2654, 1997 International Harvester 2674, 1997 International Harvester 4700, 1997 International Harvester 4800, 1997 International Harvester 4900, 1997 International Harvester 5000, 1997 International Harvester 8100, 1997 International Harvester 8200, 1997 International Harvester 9200, 1997 International Harvester 9300, 1997 International Harvester 9400, 1997 International Harvester 9800
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Recall Summary: The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V181002; Dec. 12, 1996

If unintentional cranking of the engine occurs, the safety features designed to prevent injury to persons working in the vicinity of the engine will occur and also vehicle movement may occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recalled Vehicles: 1997 International Harvester 9200, 1997 International Harvester 9300, 1997 International Harvester 9400, 1997 International Harvester 9800
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Recall Summary: These vehicles are equipped with a detroit diesel optimized idle system. If the ignition is turned on and the fuse for the electronic control module (ecm) power feed line is removed or burned out, unintentional cranking of the engine will occur. . ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 96V124004; Aug. 1, 1996

Vehicles are subject to vehicle tilt and possible rollover in the event that both equalizing beams, on the same side of the vehicle, experience a simultaneous shaft failure. Affected suspensions can also drop and contact the road surface generating sparks which could ignite flammable material.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 International Harvester 2574, 1996 International Harvester 5000, 1996 International Harvester 9200, 1996 International Harvester 9300, 1996 International Harvester 9400, 1996 International Harvester 9600
Component: SUSPENSION
Recall Summary: The equalizing beam shaft of the tandem axle suspension were manufactured from as-rolled sae4140 steel rather than the specified annealed sae4140. These shafts can fracture inside the beam at the toe of the weld. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V182000; Sep. 25, 1995

If the restraining strap releases suddenly, the bunkfalls without warning and can strike an occupant sitting in the lower bunk causing personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1995 International Harvester 9200, 1996 International Harvester 9200, 1995 International Harvester 9300, 1996 International Harvester 9300, 1995 International Harvester 9400, 1996 International Harvester 9400
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Recall Summary: Straps holding the sleeper upper bunk in the raised position can release without warning. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 95V174000; Sep. 14, 1995

The low torque condition can cause the driveline to separate resulting in personal injury or property damage from parts being thrown from the vehicle or scattered on the roadway.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 International Harvester 5070, 1996 International Harvester 9200, 1996 International Harvester 9300, 1996 International Harvester 9400
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Recall Summary: The driveline could have little torque or no torque on the driveline nut that retains the yoke at the center bearing or bearings if the vehicle is equipped with multiple center bearings. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester 9300 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Feb. 27, 2004   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 83,312
Feb. 1, 2001   Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters 2,855
May. 23, 2000   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 649
Dec. 12, 1996   Vehicle Speed Control 93
Nov. 22, 1996   Suspension:rear 1,133
Aug. 1, 1996   Suspension 21
Sep. 25, 1995   Equipment:recreational Vehicle 1,843
Sep. 14, 1995   Power Train:driveline 651
May. 24, 1995   Seats 5,752
Jul. 1, 1991   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 10,573
Apr. 5, 1988   Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly 3,213


Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester 9300 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2001 International Harvester 9300 2
2000 International Harvester 9300 3
1999 International Harvester 9300 3
1998 International Harvester 9300 3
1997 International Harvester 9300 4
1996 International Harvester 9300 5
1995 International Harvester 9300 2
1994 International Harvester 9300 1
1992 International Harvester 9300 1
1991 International Harvester 9300 1
1989 International Harvester 9300 1
1988 International Harvester 9300 2
1987 International Harvester 9300 1