International 4400 2004
Model 4400 made in 2004 by International got 5 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure.
Model 2004
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V414000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 05/24/2004 to 07/26/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 202 | 09/08/2004 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 08/25/2004 | 08/25/2004 | 567 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars, and with part 567, 'certification.' the complete vehicle label with the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle weight rating (gawr), recommended tire size and tire pressure was not installed on the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A misunderstanding of the vehicle's weight rating, tire type, or tire pressure may cause a vehicle to be operated outside its designed parameters. this could result in a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will mail vin specific labels and instructions for installation. if an owner does not wish to install the label, the vehicle may be taken to the dealer for installation without charge. this recall began on september 8, 2004. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International recall no.04513.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V569000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 01/16/2004 to 11/01/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 17443 | 04/08/2005 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 12/03/2004 | 12/02/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These bolts can loosen during normal vehicle use and fall out. this may lead to the cab separating from the vehicle's chassis during a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. as soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. an interim letter was sent to owners on february 11, 2005. another letter was sent to owners on april 8, 2005, as soon as parts are available. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International recall no. 05502 (04521 interim action).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0508 | 01/28/2005 | 10012034 | Some units may experience the air restriction gauge falling out of its push to connect mounting. *tt | 02/09/2005 | |
| 031220 | 06/01/2004 | 041218 | 10007990 | Ethylene glycol coolant color change to be phased - in approximately april 1, 2004. *mj | 07/19/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 04907 | 12/01/2004 | 10011667 | Front steer axles, with code 29wle, in certain 4400 models, built between february 3, 2004 and july 27, 2004 require a washer installed between the spindle nut and bearing. international model 4400. *tt | 01/27/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||||
| IK-1400020 | 06/04/2012 | 10044295 | International: on certain model trucks built in brazil and south africa the axle shaft fastener is broken and the axle flange gasket is leaking. *pe | 06/06/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 0445 | 07/01/2004 | 10008944 | Description and operation of brake, suspension, and lift axle systems used in international 4400 model usps (sales code ma03500) trucks. *mj | 09/01/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||||
| 041603 | 06/01/2004 | 10007987 | Design changes to side mounted mirrors for hpv models. *mj | 07/19/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 international 4400 dt466. the contact stated that vehicle burst into flames from under the dashboard while parked in the garage and shut off. as a result, the building also burned down. the fire department was contacted and no injuries were reported. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 11/16/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2004 international 4400dt466. the contact stated that vehicle burst into flames from underneath the dashboard while park in the garage as a result the building burnt down. the fire department was contacted no injuries were reported. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure an current mileage was 120,000. pm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 02/28/2006 | 219987 | 1 | 02/15/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated after shutting the vehicle down, the bottom liner o-ring propelled through the number 4 cylinder. the radiator fluid drained into the oil which resulted in the engine seizure. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the engine was over hauled. the manufacturer was alerted. updated05/16/06. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | WOODHAVEN | 48183 | ALUMIBUNK |