2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800
The 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800, potentially affecting up to 87,882 vehicles.
Recall 04V269000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
| 81,883 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 28, 1999, THROUGH APRIL 5, 2004, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY MISINTERPRET A CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL.
Consequence: THE CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS MAY IMPROPERLY ACTIVATE THE ABS, INSTEAD OF DEACTIVATING THE ABS. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER EXPERIENCING A HARD PEDAL FEEL AND A DECREASE IN DECELERATION AT THE END OF THE STOP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...
View full details →Recall 04V250000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
| 5,999 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES THE STUDS USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE ENGINE BLOCK CAN FAIL, RESULTING IN ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE POWER ASSIST TO BOTH THE STEERING SYSTEM AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. SHOULD STUD FAILURE CAUSE THE PUMP TO BECOME...
Consequence: SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WILL IMPAIR THE VEHICLE OPERATOR, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND ANY SUSPECT STUDS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24,2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE BRAKES ON THE BUS, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE SINCE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04V269000. *SC *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800
International Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0508 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME UNITS MAY EXPERIENCE THE AIR RESTRICTION GAUGE FALLING OUT OF ITS PUSH TO CONNECT MOUNTING. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 3800
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 3800 — 4 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 3800 — 0 complaints
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 3800 (current)
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