International 9400i 2007

Model 9400i made in 2007 by International got 18 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, air and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
07V227000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 07/20/2006 to 03/19/2007V (Vehicle)1206/29/2007MFRNAVISTAR, INC06/05/200706/05/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the diesel engine/generator unit can be started remotely by a person in the truck cab while its protective cover is removed; and under certain conditions the engine may re-start after the emergency fuel cutoff is used to shut down the unit.
Consequence SummaryAn unexpected starting of the diesel engine/generator unit, when the protective cover is removed and maintenance is being performed, may result in personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will update the auxiliary power system with a new electronic control unit containing programming to prevent diesel engine/generator operation while its protective cover is removed. new warning labels will be installed on the diesel engine/generator unit and cover. orange conduit will be installed on all high voltage power cables. the recall began on june 29, 2007. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesInternational recall no. 07507.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09V386000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 04/01/2003 to 12/21/2007V (Vehicle)952710/13/2009MFRNAVISTAR, INC10/05/200910/05/2009
Defect SummaryNavistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured between april 1, 2003 and december 21, 2007, equipped with caterpillar c15 engines. the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence SummaryAn oil leak could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryNavistar is working with caterpillar to repair the engines free of charge. please see 09e-020. the safety recall began on october 23, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
07V180000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION V (Vehicle)70005/11/2007MFRNAVISTAR, INC04/24/200704/25/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.
Consequence SummaryIf this pre-heater is energized while maintenance is being performed on the fuel filter, diesel fuel could ignite within the filter housing. a fire within the fuel filter housing may spread possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel filters and fuel heaters and, if necessary, will replace the fuel heater. the recall began on may 11, 2007. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesInternational recall no. 07506.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
07V179000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 11/15/2006 to 02/19/2007V (Vehicle)117205/18/2007MFRNAVISTAR, INC04/24/200704/25/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.
Consequence SummaryA crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. the recall began on may 18, 2007. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7815.
NotesInternational recall no. 07505.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IK080013103/12/200810025548Lose all of gauges when hooked up with dlb. applies to all vehicles with esc's or bc's. *pe08/19/2008
EQUIPMENT
IK-090000407/09/201210045304International: while installing horton fan hubs, wrong mounting bolts were used and should be replaced with new mounting bolts. *pe08/27/2012
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
IK-090000407/09/201210045304International: while installing horton fan hubs, wrong mounting bolts were used and should be replaced with new mounting bolts. *pe08/27/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
07/23/2008938881
 I bought a 2007 international 9400i eagle tractor, since i have owned it been in and out of the shop, with electrical issues, turbo cooling system tranny rear end problems, i have 33 repair orders and 52 problems 7 electrical. a week and half b4 my truck caught fire a code came up on the dash took it to dealer told me to stop worrying about the small stuff and drive the
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
11/02/2010461785
 Tl-the contact owns a 2007 international 9400i semi truck. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from outside of the vehicle. immediately, the brake pedal was applied with force and then the emergency brake. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the rear in the the first drive axle area. also, there was an excessive amount of engine oil on the ground. the contact attempted to extinguish the massive flames, and when the fire department arrived they completely extinguished the fire. the contact heard the sound of an air leak from outside of the vehicle two weeks prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the repairs consisted of the replacement of both first drive axles and tires, both brake drums and shoes. in addition, the technician detected a small air leak in the quick release valves. the failure mileage was 461,785. js
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
06/26/20081
 2007 international 9400i had heated a brake drum which blew a tire and the tire caught fire. *nj (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0470-90)*jb updated02/24/10 *bf
SUSPENSION - REAR
11/02/2010461785
 Tl-the contact owns a 2007 international 9400i semi truck. while driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from outside of the vehicle. immediately, the brake pedal was applied with force and then the emergency brake. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the rear in the the first drive axle area. also, there was an excessive amount of engine oil on the ground. the contact attempted to extinguish the massive flames, and when the fire department arrived they completely extinguished the fire. the contact heard the sound of an air leak from outside of the vehicle two weeks prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the repairs consisted of the replacement of both first drive axles and tires, both brake drums and shoes. in addition, the technician detected a small air leak in the quick release valves. the failure mileage was 461,785. js
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
06/28/2011
 2007 international 9400. unit #1 and #2 were traveling east on ir76 the ohio turnpike at milepost 222.5. unit #1 traveling in the right lane had a tire blowout. unit #2 traveling in the left lane was struck by tire debris. *ln
06/28/2011
 International 9400. unit #1 and #2 were traveling east on ir76 the ohio turnpike at milepost 222.5. unit #1 traveling in the right lane had a tire blowout. unit #2 traveling in the left lane was struck by tire debris. *ln