There have been 3 safety recalls for the International Harvester 9600. 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 9600.
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 🔎 |
This condition can affect the stopping ability of the vehicle because the front steer axle brakes and trailer's brakes would be doing most of the braking. Increased stopping distances would be required causing accelerated wear on the steer axle and the trailer brakes.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 International Harvester 2500, 1996 International Harvester 2500, 1995 International Harvester 2600, 1996 International Harvester 2600, 1995 International Harvester 8100, 1996 International Harvester 8100, 1995 International Harvester 8200, 1996 International Harvester 8200, 1995 International Harvester 9600, 1996 International Harvester 9600, 1995 International Harvester 9700, 1996 International Harvester 9700 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were built with an improperly plumbed brake system which affects the braking on the rear axle when running either bobtail or pulling a trailer. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Consequence of non-compliance: the vehicles do not have side marker lamps as required for better vehicle visibility and increases the potential for a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 International Harvester 9600, 1992 International Harvester 9600, 1993 International Harvester 9600, 1994 International Harvester 9600, 1995 International Harvester 9600 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Summary: The clearance lamps flush mounted in the cab do not meet the photometric requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," and the required left and right side marker/reflex reflectors are missing. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 1996 | Suspension | 21 |
| Aug. 2, 1995 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 278 |
| Feb. 27, 1995 | Exterior Lighting | 762 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 International Harvester 9600 | 2 |
| 1995 International Harvester 9600 | 2 |
| 1994 International Harvester 9600 | 1 |
| 1993 International Harvester 9600 | 1 |
| 1992 International Harvester 9600 | 1 |
| 1991 International Harvester 9600 | 1 |