2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300
The 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE for this model year.
Recalls for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300, potentially affecting up to 97,160 vehicles.
Recall 03V062000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
| 35,074 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS) HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES, THE ZOPS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE OR ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES.
Consequence: THE COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS MAY COLLECTIVELY RESULT IN AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY: POTENTIAL FIRE AT A WHEEL END, HIGH INCIDENT RATES OF STUCK CALIPERS, AND EVACUATION AND CONTAINMENT CONCERNS RELATING TO MULTIPLE PASSENGERS.
Remedy: INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 2004.
View full details →Recall 04V306000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 18,545 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530, CUMMINS, OR CATERPILLAR I-6 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ANY CHAFING. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, A SADDLE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THE DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SADDLE CLAMP INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON...
View full details →Recall 03V317000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 686 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: IF THE PRIMARY AIR CIRCUIT IS DAMAGED, THE BRAKES WILL NOT APPLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V161000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 15,354 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT, THE SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION IS IMPAIRED WHEN IT IS FULL OF FROZEN WATER AND THE PUMP MOTOR SHAFT IS LOCKED OR FROZEN (CANNOT ROTATE).
Consequence: ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW 10 AMP FUSE IN PLACE OF THE 5 AMP FUSE AND A NEW 10 AMP LABEL WILL BE PLACED OVER THE ORIGINAL 5 AMP DESIGNATION ON THE FUSE PANEL LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE...
View full details →Recall 02V174000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 13,052 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, LOWER CLUTCH RODS WITH TURNBUCKLES ARE FAILING FROM FATIGUE NEAR THE TURNBUCKLE DUE TO BENDING FORCES EXPERIENCED DURING EACH CLUTCH PEDAL CYCLE.
Consequence: THE CLUTCH ROD CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND IF THE CLUTCH ROD BREAKS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED OR DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE COULD LUNGE UNEXPECTEDLY IN THE DIRECTION OF THE SELECTED GEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH ROD ASSEMBLY WITH A SOLID ROD DESIGN THAT DOES NOT HAVE A TURNBUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 19, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND...
View full details →Recall 01V315000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| 13,492 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS, OR BOTH. A SOFTWARE PROBLEM WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ESC) CAN CAUSE THE CIRCUIT FOR THE LOW BEAM OR THE CIRCUIT FOR THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS TO FUSE OR OPEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF EITHER THE LOW OR HIGH...
Consequence: A HEADLIGHT FUSING CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER AND POTENTIALLY LEAVE THE DRIVER IN A BLACKOUT SITUATION WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IN THE DARK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESC. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 12, 2001. 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...
View full details →Recall 01V212000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 957 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH A REMOTE POWER MODULE. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE ABILITY TO ADD SIX REMOTE SWITCHES PER MODULE, WHICH ARE MOUNTED OUTSIDE THE CAB AND ARE USED TO TURN ON AND OFF CIRCUITS THAT PERFORM CUSTOM ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. IF TWO OR MORE REMOTE SWITCHES ARE ACTUATED ON WITHIN 100MS...
Consequence: UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF REMOTE BODY ACCESSORIES COULD CAUSE A CRASH RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE REMOTE POWER MODULES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 2001. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300.
Safety Rating for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
050501 — STEERING
CORRECT METHOD TO DETERMINE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR OIL FILL LEVEL FOR INTERNATIONAL MODELS WITH 2002 EMISSION ENGINES AND BUS MODELS BUILT AFTER 3/12/04. *TT
SFN0223 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH LOW TORQUE CONDITION FOR THE ENGINE OIL PICK-UP TUBE SUPPORT MOUNTING BOLT ON SOME DT 466 AND 530 ENGINES. *TT
011608 — STRUCTURE
SUBJECT REGARDING OPTIONAL HEATER SHUTOFF VALVE, CODE 16554, EXHIBITING KINKING OF THE WATER HOSE AND REDUCED HEATER PERFORMANCE. *SLC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300
- 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 — 0 complaints
- 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 (current)
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