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1998 International Harvester 9100

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

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2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Structure
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When problems were reported

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Structure complaints

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110,000 miles · Jan 24, 2007
Structure

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INTERNATIONAL 9100. THE CONTACT RECIEVED A SAFETY RECALL (04V100000. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE SAFETY RECALL WILL AUTHORIZE REPAIR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT NOT TO THE ACTUAL PROBLEM WHICH IS THE WATER LEAKING FROM THE OUTSIDE. IT ALSO DOES NOT REPAIR THE WATER DAMAGE WHICH IS CA…

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TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INTERNATIONAL 9100. THE CONTACT RECIEVED A SAFETY RECALL (04V100000. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE SAFETY RECALL WILL AUTHORIZE REPAIR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, BUT NOT TO THE ACTUAL PROBLEM WHICH IS THE WATER LEAKING FROM THE OUTSIDE. IT ALSO DOES NOT REPAIR THE WATER DAMAGE WHICH IS CAUSING MOLD AND MILDEW BEHIND THE WALLS OF THE CAB. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10180607

Official recalls

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04V100000 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer

Feb 27, 2004

ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER BERTHS, WATER INTRUSION CAN BE FOUND IN THE BUNK CONTROL PANEL AREA AND POOL IN THE TOPS OF THE DOME LIGHT, TV/VCR, AND OR REFRIGERATOR POWER SWITCHES.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE CIRCUIT BOARDS IN THE SWITCHES COULD HEAT UP , POSSIBLY PRODUCE A FLAME OR FIRE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WATER SHIELD OVER THE BACK OF THE ENTIRE BUNK CONTROL PANEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

01V023000 · Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters

Feb 1, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKE HALDEX AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND DANA BRAKES. THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER ANCHOR BRACKETS CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE AND COMPLETELY SEPARATE, CAUSING THE SLACK ADJUSTERS TO FUNCTION AS MANUAL SLACK ADJUSTERS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR AN AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER FAILS, THE BRAKES AT THAT WHEEL END WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY ADJUST. AS THE BRAKE LININGS WEAR, THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRACKET ON EACH SUSPECT SLACK ADJUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 22, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

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NHTSA investigations

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