There have been 11 safety recalls for the International Harvester 9400. 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 9400.
Cracks can initiate and result in separation of the threaded end of the pinion resulting in separation of the yoke and drive line from the rear axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 International Harvester 3800, 1997 International Harvester 4700, 1997 International Harvester 4900, 1997 International Harvester 8100, 1997 International Harvester 8200, 1997 International Harvester 9200, 1997 International Harvester 9400 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. Certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| 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. 27, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 233 |
| 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 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 International Harvester 9400 | 2 |
| 2000 International Harvester 9400 | 3 |
| 1999 International Harvester 9400 | 3 |
| 1998 International Harvester 9400 | 3 |
| 1997 International Harvester 9400 | 5 |
| 1996 International Harvester 9400 | 5 |
| 1995 International Harvester 9400 | 2 |
| 1994 International Harvester 9400 | 1 |
| 1993 International Harvester 9400 | 1 |
| 1991 International Harvester 9400 | 1 |
| 1989 International Harvester 9400 | 1 |
| 1988 International Harvester 9400 | 1 |
| 1987 International Harvester 9400 | 1 |