2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300
The 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300, potentially affecting up to 1,889 vehicles.
Recall 04V414000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 202 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V193000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,687 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT LATCH TO BECOME DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR DURING EPISODES OF HIGH SEAT BELT LOADING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-445-7825.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN LOCKING UP, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 28,000 MILES , I HAVE REPLACED SENSORS, AND NOTHING HELPS, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY...EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, IT IS THE SAME LOCK UP WHEEL....IT DOES THIS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN LOCKING UP, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 28,000 MILES , I HAVE REPLACED SENSORS, AND NOTHING HELPS, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY...EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, IT IS THE SAME LOCK UP WHEEL....IT DOES THIS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...
THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN LOCKING UP, THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL, FOR SEVERAL YEARS, THE FIRST TIME IT HAD 28,000 MILES , I HAVE REPLACED SENSORS, AND NOTHING HELPS, THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUALLY...EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT, IT IS THE SAME LOCK UP WHEEL....IT DOES THIS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...
THE INTERNATIONAL DT466E DIESEL MOTOR THAT HAS CYLINDER LINER O-RING SEALS THAT FAIL PREMATURELY CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO BE LEAKED INTO THE OIL CAUSING THE BEARINGS IN THE MOTOR TO FAIL. THE DT MOTOR HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 1960'S IN THE INTERNATIONAL HARVESTOR FARM TRACTORS AND HAVE NOT HAD THIS CONCERN. MY 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300 TRUCK SLOWLY PUT THE ANTIFREEZE IN THE OIL AT 204,000 CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR IS APPROX $14,000 DOLLARS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE MOTOR SHOULD OF GONE 500,000 MILES BEFORE IT NEEDED OPENED UP FOR A OVERHAUL. I CAN GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF A GAS MOTOR AND NOT OF SPENT $5,500 FOR THE SEMI GRADE DIESEL MOTOR. IF YOU SEARCH DT466E ENGINE PROBLEMS ON GOOGLE YOU WILL FIND MANY DISGRUNTLED DT OWNERS WHO CANT GET 250,000 MILES OUT OF THEIR DT BEFORE IT FAILS. INTERNATIONAL HAS GOODWILLED SOME REPAIRS PROVIDING THE PARTS TO OVERHAUL THE MOTOR(NOT MINE YET AND I HAVE CALLED THEM). IT SEEM FROM MY EXPERIENCE AS A CHEVROLET SERVICE MANAGER FOR 16 YEARS THAT ABOUT THE YEAR 2000 INTERNATIONAL MADE DESIGN CHANGES THAT INTRODUCED THIS PROBLEM TO WHAT USE TO BE A BULLET PROOF MOTOR. THE YEARS THAT ARE SEEING PREMATURE FAILURES ARE BETWEEN 2000-2007 ALL DT466E MOTORS. DUE TO THE SLOW DOWN IN THE ECONOMY I CAN NOT AFFORD TO SPEND $14,000 TO FIX IT OF $100,000 TO REPLACE IT. I JUST PAID OFF THIS TRUCK IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF THIS YEAR AND HOPED TO RUN IT A COUPLE OF YEARS WITHOUT A PAYMENT SO I COULD PUT MY DAUGHTER THRU COLLEGE. BUT NOW IM SETTING HERE WITH A TRUCK THAT WAS WORTH $40,000 IN RUNNING CONDITION WITH 200,000 MILES ON IT, TO HAVING A TRUCK SETTING IN MY YARD THAT'S NOW WORTHLESS TO ME AND WORTH ABOUT $15,000. INTERNATIONALS ACTIONS HERE ARE CAUSING GREAT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ON THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS THAT HAVE PUT THEIR TRUST IN THIS MOTOR ONLY TO BE LET DOWN. WHILE YOU ARE AT IT LOOK AT THE FORD 6.0, 6.4 MOTORS THEY ALSO ARE BUILT BY INTERNATIONAL THAT HAVE A VARIETY OF DRIVEABILITY AND MECHANICAL CONCERNS. *TR
THE INTERNATIONAL DT466E DIESEL MOTOR THAT HAS CYLINDER LINER O-RING SEALS THAT FAIL PREMATURELY CAUSING THE ANTIFREEZE TO BE LEAKED INTO THE OIL CAUSING THE BEARINGS IN THE MOTOR TO FAIL. THE DT MOTOR HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 1960'S IN THE INTERNATIONAL HARVESTOR FARM TRACTORS AND HAVE NOT HAD THIS CONCERN. MY 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300 TRUCK SLOWLY PUT THE ANTIFREEZE IN THE OIL AT 204,000 CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR IS APPROX $14,000 DOLLARS. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE MOTOR SHOULD OF GONE 500,000 MILES BEFORE IT NEEDED OPENED UP FOR A OVERHAUL. I CAN GET 200,000 MILES OUT OF A GAS MOTOR AND NOT OF SPENT $5,500 FOR THE SEMI GRADE DIESEL MOTOR. IF YOU SEARCH DT466E ENGINE PROBLEMS ON GOOGLE YOU WILL FIND MANY DISGRUNTLED DT OWNERS WHO CANT GET 250,000 MILES OUT OF THEIR DT BEFORE IT FAILS. INTERNATIONAL HAS GOODWILLED SOME REPAIRS PROVIDING THE PARTS TO OVERHAUL THE MOTOR(NOT MINE YET AND I HAVE CALLED THEM). IT SEEM FROM MY EXPERIENCE AS A CHEVROLET SERVICE MANAGER FOR 16 YEARS THAT ABOUT THE YEAR 2000 INTERNATIONAL MADE DESIGN CHANGES THAT INTRODUCED THIS PROBLEM TO WHAT USE TO BE A BULLET PROOF MOTOR. THE YEARS THAT ARE SEEING PREMATURE FAILURES ARE BETWEEN 2000-2007 ALL DT466E MOTORS. DUE TO THE SLOW DOWN IN THE ECONOMY I CAN NOT AFFORD TO SPEND $14,000 TO FIX IT OF $100,000 TO REPLACE IT. I JUST PAID OFF THIS TRUCK IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF THIS YEAR AND HOPED TO RUN IT A COUPLE OF YEARS WITHOUT A PAYMENT SO I COULD PUT MY DAUGHTER THRU COLLEGE. BUT NOW IM SETTING HERE WITH A TRUCK THAT WAS WORTH $40,000 IN RUNNING CONDITION WITH 200,000 MILES ON IT, TO HAVING A TRUCK SETTING IN MY YARD THAT'S NOW WORTHLESS TO ME AND WORTH ABOUT $15,000. INTERNATIONALS ACTIONS HERE ARE CAUSING GREAT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ON THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS THAT HAVE PUT THEIR TRUST IN THIS MOTOR ONLY TO BE LET DOWN. WHILE YOU ARE AT IT LOOK AT THE FORD 6.0, 6.4 MOTORS THEY ALSO ARE BUILT BY INTERNATIONAL THAT HAVE A VARIETY OF DRIVEABILITY AND MECHANICAL CONCERNS. *TR
View all Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300
International Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0420 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THERE ARE SOME MY2004 INTERNATIONAL CE BUS, 3200, 3300, 4300, AND 4400 MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A VISCOUS FAN OR AN ON/OFF FAN CLUTCH AND NOT EQUIPPED WITH A RING SHROUD ON WHICH THE FAN MAY CONTACT THE LEFT RADIATOR HOSE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 4300
- 1999 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 0 complaints
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 8 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 14 complaints
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4300 (current)
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 6 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 4 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 5 complaints
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 1 complaint
- 2009 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 1 complaint
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