International 4400 2005

Model 4400 made in 2005 by International got 4 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and (pws). Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, structure and suspension.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE
05V368000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 06/04/2004 to 03/31/2005V (Vehicle)1365410/14/2005MFRNAVISTAR, INC08/26/200508/26/2005
Defect SummaryCertain my 2005 through 2006 international heavy trucks and ic corp ce school buses manufactured between june 4, 2004, and march 31, 2005. the anchor bolt that is the pivot point for the driveline parking brake shoes may fatigue and break as a result of an incorrect surface treatment.
Consequence SummaryIf the bolt breaks, the park brake may not engage. this could cause the vehicle to roll away without warning and could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryInternational recall no. 00518. international will notify owner and replace the affected anchor bolts free of charge. the recall began on october 14, 2005. customers may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesCustomers may 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..
STRUCTURE
04V569000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 01/16/2004 to 11/01/2004V (Vehicle)1744304/08/2005MFRNAVISTAR, INC12/03/200412/02/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
Consequence SummaryThese 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 SummaryAs 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.
NotesInternational recall no. 05502 (04521 interim action).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
04V508000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 08/23/2004 to 10/01/2004V (Vehicle)70311/05/2004MFRNAVISTAR, INC10/27/200410/27/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks built with iros rear air suspension systems, four rear suspension fasteners may not be tightened sufficiently. this hardware connects the main support members of the rear suspension to the hanger brackets.
Consequence SummaryThis connection could fail if the nuts worked their way loose or off, or the bolts broke from fatigue. a failure of these fasteners could result in separation of the main support from the hanger bracket possibly resulting in a sudden loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all four bolts and tighten the bolts properly. the recall began on november 5, 2004. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesInternational recall no. 04520. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
060502/09/200610019738Hvac fault code 613-14-1-10. *tt04/24/2006
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT
IK-140002006/04/201210044295International: on certain model trucks built in brazil and south africa the axle shaft fastener is broken and the axle flange gasket is leaking. *pe06/06/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/18/2012110118
 Tl* the contact owns a 2005 international 4400 truck. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the positive side cable wire needed to be replaced. the dealer also advised that the failure would likely recur because of corrosive fumes that were emitted from the battery. the failure and the current mileages were 110,118.
ENGINE
05/18/2012110118
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 international 4400 truck. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the positive side cable wire needed to be replaced. the dealer also advised that the failure would likely recur because of corrosive fumes that were emitted from the battery. the failure and the current mileages were 110,118. kmj
(PWS)
05/18/2012110118
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 international 4400 truck. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the positive side cable wire needed to be replaced. the dealer also advised that the failure would likely recur because of corrosive fumes that were emitted from the battery. the failure and the current mileages were 110,118. kmj
05/18/2012110118
 Tl- the contact owns a 2005 international 4400. the contact stated the vehicle stalls without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the positive side cable wire needed to be replaced. the positive wire goes to the engine control module and that is what caused the failure. the dealer stated the failure will happen again because of the corrosive fumes that come from the battery. the dealer also stated this is a known issue because of the failure in the wiring setup. the failure mileage and current mileages were 110118.rl