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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
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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What owners actually said
1 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 2010
Structure
2004 INTERNATIONAL 9900 IX. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME WAS BENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE, THE CAB AND SLEEPER WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS ON THE FRAME, THE FRAME ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WAS PULLED BACK TO THE LEFT. THE MOTOR WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS IN THE FRAME AND THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS C…
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2004 INTERNATIONAL 9900 IX. CONSUMER STATES SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME WAS BENT ON THE RIGHT SIDE, THE CAB AND SLEEPER WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS ON THE FRAME, THE FRAME ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WAS PULLED BACK TO THE LEFT. THE MOTOR WAS SITTING SIDEWAYS IN THE FRAME AND THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS CUT AND WELDED TO LINE UP WITH THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION. THE FLOOR WAS CUT AND SEAMED BACK BESIDE THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT. *JB
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C10, C11, C12, C13, C15 OR C16 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES THAT SUPPLY POWER FROM THE BATTERIES TO THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE STARTER, AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL AND THE STARTER, OR THE FRAME RAIL ITSELF.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS RUBBING MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR A FIRE WHICH CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLES TO DETERMINE IF ANY RUBBING HAS OCCURRED. NEW BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AS NECESSARY. DEALERS WILL ALSO REROUTE THE BATTERY CABLES BETWEEN THE STARTER AND BATTERY BOX USING NEW BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
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NHTSA investigations
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