2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300
The 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300, potentially affecting up to 114 vehicles.
Recall 14V042000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 114 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's...
Consequence: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE LIGHTS GO OUT ALONE. THE MOTOR NOT WOERK AFTER CERTAIN MILES. IT STATIONARY ON STREET.
MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE LIGHTS GO OUT ALONE. THE MOTOR NOT WOERK AFTER CERTAIN MILES. IT STATIONARY ON STREET.
WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS IS YOU GET AN OPEN FLOW OF EXHAUST COMING IN AT WILL, WHICH IS FULL OF SOOT, BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS NOT COMBUSTING ALL THE FUEL COMPLETELY AND IT GOES INTO THE EGR COOLERS.THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, VALVE AND COOLERS INSIDE THE EGR HOUSING ARE FILLED WITH SOOT. FUEL ECONOMY DETERIORATES, A DASHBOARD LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS IS YOU GET AN OPEN FLOW OF EXHAUST COMING IN AT WILL, WHICH IS FULL OF SOOT, BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS NOT COMBUSTING ALL THE FUEL COMPLETELY AND IT GOES INTO THE EGR COOLERS.THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, VALVE AND COOLERS INSIDE THE EGR HOUSING ARE FILLED WITH SOOT. FUEL ECONOMY DETERIORATES, A DASHBOARD LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS IS YOU GET AN OPEN FLOW OF EXHAUST COMING IN AT WILL, WHICH IS FULL OF SOOT, BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS NOT COMBUSTING ALL THE FUEL COMPLETELY AND IT GOES INTO THE EGR COOLERS.THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, VALVE AND COOLERS INSIDE THE EGR HOUSING ARE FILLED WITH SOOT. FUEL ECONOMY DETERIORATES, A DASHBOARD LIGHT COMES ON AND THE TRUCK NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.
Safety Rating for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300
International Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK0400014 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Converting 4000 4 X 2 HPV Models with Hydraulic ABS Brakes to 4 X 4 Configuration may Increase Stopping Distance and is Not Approved by International Truck and Engine Corporation and Merritor Wabco
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 4300
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 1 complaint
- 2009 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 1 complaint
- 2010 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 2 complaints
- 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 1 complaint
- 2012 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 4 complaints
- 2013 INTERNATIONAL 4300 (current)
- 2018 INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 0 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 9 total complaints