International 4300 2003
Model 4300 made in 2003 by International got 13 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 4 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, (pws) and seats. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningparking brake, service brakes, air and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V260000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 11/16/2000 to 04/19/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 11204 | 12/30/2002 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 09/20/2002 | 09/26/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain medium and heavy duty trucks built with driveline parking brake codes 04gar, the parking brake assembly may not hold the vehicle in position when set. factors contributing to this possibility are as follows: (1) cracked or broken cams; (2) loose or broken anchor bolts; (3) initial shoe diameter not set properly during assembly, which can lead to progressive component damage; (4) bent adjuster levers that cannot function; or (5) automatic adjuster cables that are disconnected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the parking brake does not function properly, the vehicle could roll, without warning, after the parking brake lever has been set, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the cam, lever, and bolt. owner notification began december 30, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V317000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 02/19/2001 to 07/22/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 686 | 10/03/2003 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 08/27/2003 | 08/28/2003 | 571 | 121 S5.7.1 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. the primary and secondary air supply hoses from the foot valve to the primary and secondary air tanks were improperly routed at the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the primary air circuit is damaged, the brakes will not apply when the brake pedal is depressed increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles. owner notification will be completed by october 3, 2003. owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International recall no.03514. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V024000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 07/16/2002 to 01/14/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 146 | 02/24/2003 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 01/28/2003 | 02/05/2003 | 571 | 105 S5.3.1 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain school buses and heavy duty trucks built with hydraulic brakes and an air powered parking brake (brake code 04gas) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the brake monitor module, the brake warning light will not come on during the initial key-on cycle and will not come on to warn the operator if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure in the brake system, a loss of power steering flow, or if the emergency brake booster motor is not functioning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install the hydraulic brake monitor module. owner notification is began during february 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International recall no. 03501. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V095000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 01/25/2002 to 01/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 155 | 04/15/2002 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 03/22/2002 | 03/27/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the cotter pin that goes through the drag link ball stud at the connection to the pitman arm is missing. this pin prevents the castle nut from loosening. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the nut loosens and comes completely off the drag link ball stud, the drag link could detach resulting in a loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install a cotter pin if it is missing. owner notification began april 15, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0438 | 06/22/2004 | 10007999 | Hvac setting fault code 613-14-1-6 prematurely. *mj | 07/19/2004 | |
| 0318 | 03/18/2003 | 10002299 | Circuit diagram - code 60abb, lectra-shift pto control. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| IK-0800219 | 06/04/2012 | 10044293 | International/navistar: a new design aps sensors (accelerator position sensor) has been developed to replaced open/closed ivs switches in old sensors. *pe | 06/06/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 031601 | 03/01/2003 | 10002301 | Seat back wear. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| 040303 | 10/01/2004 | 10010691 | Air suspension dump operation with dual second solenoid control valves. international 4200, 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, 7500, 7600, 7700, 8500, 8600. start date 09/05/2003. *tt | 12/06/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||
| PE03025 | NAVISTAR, INC | 06/09/2003 | 10/07/2003 | STEERING ARM SEPARATION | ||
| International has received no other owner reports of failures other than the event forwarded by odi.after further review of the crash,it was determined that the driver ran over a largemetal object in the road that struck the pitman arm.the impact with the metal object caused aseverve lateral load on the pitman arm retaining bolt, fracturingit and allowing the pitman arm to separate from thesteering shaft.based oninternational'sdata and further review of the crash, a saftey related defect trend does not exist at this time and futher use of agency resources are not currently warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no saftey-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action on the vehicles if warranted by the circumstances. odi will continue to monitor field reports and take appropriate action if indicated. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 345000 | ||
| Tl*the company owns a 2003 international 4300. the contact was waiting for a tire mechanic to arrive when he noticed smoke underneath the wheel of the vehicle. the vehicle caught fire on june 10, 2008 in the engine compartment, and was destroyed. the fire was extinguished by the fire department. there are no photos or fire report available; however, the cause of fire was suggested to be electrical. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact recently received a recall notice that was related to the fire. the recall number was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 345,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/28/2003 | 5140 | 4 | 01/02/2003 |
| Abs light comes on and off, especially when it is raining.*ak | |||
| 07/31/2003 | 42007 | 3 | 11/21/2002 |
| Abs light comes on and off, especially when raining.*ak | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 61086 | 5 | 09/18/2002 |
| Abs light comes on and off. especially when it is raining. according to a mechanic at maudlin, if more than one sensor goes out the whole abs brake system fails to work causing it to revert to manual brakes. this occured on july 28th, causing the brakes to lock up during a rain storm resulting in an accident.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 01/28/2003 | 5140 | 4 | 01/02/2003 |
| Abs light comes on and off, especially when it is raining.*ak | |||
| 07/31/2003 | 42007 | 3 | 11/21/2002 |
| Abs light comes on and off, especially when raining.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 01/28/2003 | 5140 | 4 | 01/02/2003 |
| Abs light comes on and off, especially when it is raining.*ak | |||
| 07/31/2003 | 42007 | 3 | 11/21/2002 |
| Abs light comes on and off, especially when raining.*ak | |||
| 07/28/2003 | 61086 | 5 | 09/18/2002 |
| Abs light comes on and off. especially when it is raining. according to a mechanic at maudlin, if more than one sensor goes out the whole abs brake system fails to work causing it to revert to manual brakes. this occured on july 28th, causing the brakes to lock up during a rain storm resulting in an accident.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/02/2005 | 90000 | 3 | |
| Rear hyd. brake rotor broke from hub under routine service. this has happened previously to another truck in our fleet. repair shop reports they have seen six other international 4300's with the same problem. this is just one of hundreds of repair shops in this area, safe to say there must be hundreds of 4300's shedding rotors. obviously this causes a complete loss of braking to the affected wheel(s). additionally, this causes an abs fault condition which disables the exhaust brake and allows the remaining braking wheels to lock causing a loss of control. as our mechanic observed, these trucks are going to kill somebody if these brakes and software are not redesigned. the rotors, calipers, pads, wheel speed sensors and hardware on the rear axle have been replaced as a result of the failure. the damage has been photographed. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/02/2005 | 90000 | 3 | |
| Rear hyd. brake rotor broke from hub under routine service. this has happened previously to another truck in our fleet. repair shop reports they have seen six other international 4300's with the same problem. this is just one of hundreds of repair shops in this area, safe to say there must be hundreds of 4300's shedding rotors. obviously this causes a complete loss of braking to the affected wheel(s). additionally, this causes an abs fault condition which disables the exhaust brake and allows the remaining braking wheels to lock causing a loss of control. as our mechanic observed, these trucks are going to kill somebody if these brakes and software are not redesigned. the rotors, calipers, pads, wheel speed sensors and hardware on the rear axle have been replaced as a result of the failure. the damage has been photographed. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/14/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| While driving at high speeds there was heavy vibration in the rear axle. when driving low speeds front/rear end wondered. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| TIRES - VALVE | |||
| 05/31/2003 | 11000 | 1 | 02/12/2003 |
| While driving 65 mph the drivers side rear outside dual tire blew out. when the consumer exited the vehicle he also noticed that the drivers side inside tire was flat. the consumer went to check the pressure of the outside tire and it was alright. when the consumer attempted to check the pressure of the inside passenger tire the extender valve fell off in the consumers hand and the air escaped from the tire. it appeared that the extender valve had sheared off. the consumer went back to the flat tire and noticed that the extender valve on that tire had also sheared off thus causing the tire to go flat. the tire tech informed the consumer that the extender valves were not installed properly and that they were supposed to be braced. the consumer believes the weight of the truck caused the outside dual tire to blow out when the inside tire went flat (inside good year tire size 265-70r 19.5 unisteel g124). *ak * cb *nlm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | COQUITLAM | COVAN INTERNATIONAL | ||
| FL | JACKSONVILLE | 32211 | ARLINGTON WRECKER | 904-744-4933 |
| FL | JACKSONVILLE | 32216 | SUNSHINE STATE WRECKER SALES | 904-727-7772 |
| UT | SALT LAKE CITY | 84107 | LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL | 801-972-7177 |