The 1998 International 9300 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 86,816 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT04V1000002004-02-2783,312 affected
Defect
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
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR01V0230002001-02-012,855 affected
Defect
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
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.
EQUIPMENT00V1490002000-05-23649 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT MAY NOT CONTAIN THE OCCUPANT AND MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL GRADE 5 BOLTS WITH GRADE 8 BOLTS AS REQUIRED.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2
STRUCTURE
2
SUSPENSION
2
Total complaints26
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Vehicle experienced several suspension problems, the rear end hangs to the right, goodyear tires were replaced due to the vehicle not being correctly aligned, the roller pins in the spring shackle hangers were installed, the front shocks were replaced due to bad handling and a rough ride. *slc”
“Vehicle experienced several suspension problems, the rear end hangs to the right, goodyear tires were replaced due to the vehicle not being correctly aligned, the roller pins in the spring shackle hangers were installed, the front shocks were replaced due to bad handling and a rough ride. *slc”
“Consumer complains that the fuel economy is not good, exhaust covers are broken, and the fuel gauge indicator needle bounces. *slc”
“Consumer complains that the fuel economy is not good, exhaust covers are broken, and the fuel gauge indicator needle bounces. *slc”
“Consumer complains that the fuel economy is not good, exhaust covers are broken, and the fuel gauge indicator needle bounces. *slc”
“The turn signal lens does not seal, the inside is corroded. *slc”
“The heat and air conditioner blower fan makes a ticking noise. *slc”
“Steering box was replaced, the steering wheel was hard to turn, the steering column was also replaced due to a clunking noise when driving on rough roads. *slc”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 International 9300 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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