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#BS-1998-INT940-72C2

1998 International Harvester 9400

Based on reports from 3 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector DevicesHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices issues.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices1 (33%)

Wheels & Tires1 (33%)

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1 (33%)

1998 International Harvester 9400: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1998 International Harvester 9400, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1998 International Harvester 9400, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Issues

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1998 International Harvester 9400, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

00V149000May 2000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

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.

01V023000Feb 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

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.

04V100000Jul 2004

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 International Harvester 9400: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 International Harvester 9400?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 International Harvester 9400 is related to the fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1998 International Harvester 9400 reliable?

The 1998 International Harvester 9400 has 3 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1998 International Harvester 9400 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1998 International Harvester 9400 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1998 International Harvester 9400 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do International Harvester 9400 problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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