There have been 2 safety recalls for the International Harvester 9800. 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 9800.
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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 12, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control | 93 |
| Nov. 22, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 1,133 |