Does the 2004 International 9900I have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling, electrical system, suspension, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 International 9900I recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 International 9900I?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 International 9900I recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 International 9900I. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2004 International 9900I recalls, newest first

May 18, 2023NHTSA 23V35300032,880 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Back up lights

Summary: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 5, 2009NHTSA 09V3860009,527 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: Navistar 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: An oil leak could result in a fire.
Remedy: Navistar 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 24, 2005NHTSA 05V29600049,607 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: On certain 4X2 and 6X4 heavy duty trucks, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Consequence: This chafing could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if any chafing has occurred between positive and negative cables. If there is no evidence of chafing, then a saddle clamp will be installed to ensure cables will not rub. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the swivel saddle clamp installed. The recall began on August 22, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 25, 2004NHTSA 04V416000202 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary: On certain trucks, the front, non-drive axle, cotter keys and spindle nut retainers were not installed. The cotter key and spindle nut retainer prevent the spindle nut from loosening and thus aid in wheel retention.
Consequence: A wheel-off condition may occur which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to determine if vehicle requires a retainer and cotter key installed. This recall began on September 22, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 25, 2004NHTSA 04V415000238 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: On certain trucks, only eight (8) bolts were installed in the brake group connection to the rear axles. The brake group, an assembly that includes the brake shoes, air chambers, slack adjusters, and spider, ir normally attached to the axle housing with nine (9) bolts.
Consequence: The structural integrity of the brake group is questionable. This may result in the loss of braking ability on the rear axles without warning, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and install the additional bolt if necessary. This recall began during September 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 30, 2004NHTSA 04V3070007,610 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood

Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks, the engine electrical harness can chafe against sharp edges on the engine.
Consequence: Sudden acceleration, activation of the engine compression brake, engine speed dropping to idle, alternator overload with possible fire, and a loss of engine ECM power resulting in engine shutdown could occur without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the harness to determine if it is damaged. If damaged, the engine harness will be repaired. All harnesses will be re-routed and stand-off brackets will be added. The recall began on September 8, 2004. Owners can contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 International 9900I were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 International 9900I have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling, electrical system, suspension, service brakes, air. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 International 9900I recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 International 9900I?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.