NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 International 9900I Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 International 9900I has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 International 9900I. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 International 9900I owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 International 9900I, describing incidents dated February 1, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10216694 · Filed
SPRING HANGERS ON OUR INTERNATIONAL 9900I TRUCKS, ON THE REAR DRIVE AXLES HAVE BEEN CRACKING AND BREAKING INTO TWO PIECES. WE HAVE HAD 2 OR 3 SO FAR THAT HAVE BROKEN. IF THEY ARE NOT CAUGHT IN TIME THE AXLES COULD MOVE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND CAUSE THE TRUCK TO DOG WALK OUT OF THEIR LANE OF TRAVEL. *TR
Obstructed Back-Up Lights/ FMVSS 108
NHTSA #23V353000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported May 18, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 32,880 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 23514 · Owners notified May 6, 2024
Defect description
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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE/OIL LEAK/FIRE
NHTSA #09V386000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported October 5, 2009 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 9,527 vehicles
Owners notified October 13, 2009 · Vehicles built April 1, 2003 – December 21, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
AN OIL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE
NHTSA #05V296000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported June 24, 2005 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 49,607 vehicles
International campaign 05514 · Owners notified July 22, 2005 · Vehicles built April 1, 2002 – June 15, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CHAFING COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 05514.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other International 9900I model years
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