- The problem
- Navistar has notified nhtsa of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.
- The risk
- AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
- The fix
- A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact international dealers at 1-800-448-7825.
Vehicle safety record
2009 International 4100 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 International 4100 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2010 for the 12v / 24v / 48v battery.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 4100 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 International 4100 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Navistar is recalling 977 my 2009 international 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 trucks and ic bus hc commercial buses. The front axle bearings in some cases were not sufficiently lubricated during assembly which may result in bearing seizing or possible wheel separation.
- The risk
- A seized bearing on the front axle could result in a vehicle crash which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the front axle bearings. Bearings will be lubricated and replaced if required. The recall began on december 19, 2008. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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International 4100: every year compared
All 4100 years2009 International 4100 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 International 4100 | 0 | 2 | D | |
| 2009 International 4300 | 1 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2009 International 3000 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2009 International 4100
Does the 2009 International 4100 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 International 4100: 12v / 24v / 48v battery (March 2010); front (November 2008). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2009 International 4100 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 International 4100 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical International 4100 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2009 International 4100 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data