2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400
The 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Air (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400, potentially affecting up to 12,191 vehicles.
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 03V024000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 146 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AN AIR POWERED PARKING BRAKE (BRAKE CODE 04GAS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MONITOR MODULE WAS NOT INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE BRAKE MONITOR MODULE, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON DURING THE INITIAL KEY-ON CYCLE AND WILL NOT COME ON TO WARN THE OPERATOR IF THERE IS A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM, A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLOW, OR IF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BOOSTER MOTOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MONITOR MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2003. 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...
View full details →Recall 02V260000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
| 11,204 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE CODES 04GAR, THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN POSITION WHEN SET. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS POSSIBILITY ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) CRACKED OR BROKEN CAMS; (2) LOOSE OR BROKEN ANCHOR BOLTS; (3) INITIAL SHOE DIAMETER NOT SET PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PROGRESSIVE...
Consequence: IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL, WITHOUT WARNING, AFTER THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS BEEN SET, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAM, LEVER, AND BOLT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 30, 2002. 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 02V095000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
| 155 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT GOES THROUGH THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM IS MISSING. THIS PIN PREVENTS THE CASTLE NUT FROM LOOSENING.
Consequence: IF THE NUT LOOSENS AND COMES COMPLETELY OFF THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD, THE DRAG LINK COULD DETACH RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND INSTALL A COTTER PIN IF IT IS MISSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WE'VE HAD TWO ENGINE FAILURES WITH THIS TRUCK. THE FIRST OCCURRED AT 121,000 MILES WHEN AN O-RING ON A CYLINDER SLEEVE FAILED LETTING COOLANT FILL THE CRANKCASE AND REQUIRING A COMPLETE ENGINE OVERHAUL THAT COST US OVER $6,000 DOLLARS. THE TRUCK WAS MORE THAN 3 YEARS OLD SO WE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. AFTER PUTTING ONLY 40,000 MILES ON THE REBUILT ENGINE IT HAS THROWN A ROD OUT THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK COMPLETELY RUINING THE ENGINE. IT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $16,000. WE HAVE CONTACTED NAVISTAR BECAUSE THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID BOTH FAILURES WERE CAUSED BY POOR WORKMANSHIP, DEFECTIVE MATERIALS, OR FAULTY DESIGN. NAVISTAR HAS REFUSED TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *TR
IT WAS RAINING BRAKES FAILED I REARENDED A CAR ON 8-16-04 AN INTERNATIONAL DEALER FOUND FAULTS IN THE ABS AND NOTHING WAS DONE TO REPAIR THEY FOUND A VALVE RELAY SHORTED TO GROUND OUTPUT PIN SHORTED TO GROUND NOTHING WAS DONE TO REPAIR. *AK REFERENCE NO 10097158 THIS TRUCK MY COMPANY VOULANTEERLY PUT OUT SERVICE BECAUSE IT IS NOT REPAIRED
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS BRAKES. HE STATED THAT WHEN IT IS RAINING THE BRAKES FAILED. HE ALSO STATED THAT ONCE HE WENT STRAIGHT THROUGH A STOP SIGN. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS TRUCK WITH THESE FAULTY BRAKES HAS CAUSED HIM TO HAVE A ACCIDENT. HE SAYS HE TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD ALL THEY COULD FIND IS WHEN IT RAINS THE RELAY VALVE GETS WET, SO THEY THINK IT IS A SHORT SOMEWHERE. *JB
WET WEATHER, BRAKES FAILED AND THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. NOTHING WAS DONE BY MANUFACTURER CORKY MILLER SAID IF THERES AN ACCIDENT THAN WE'LL DO AN INVESTAGATION ON THE BRAKES. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400
International Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
031601 — SEATS
SEAT BACK WEAR. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 4400
- 1998 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
- 1999 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400 (current)
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 3 complaints
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 2 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 1 complaint
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
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- 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 9900I — 10 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 9 total complaints