2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400
The 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, STRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400, potentially affecting up to 50,525 vehicles.
Recall 23V353000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
| 32,880 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up...
Consequence: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
View full details →Recall 04V569000 — STRUCTURE
| 17,443 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE FRONT OF THE CAB TO THE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT.
Consequence: THESE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE USE AND FALL OUT. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE CAB SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE'S CHASSIS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: AS AN INTERIM ACTION, DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE EXISTING CAB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPLACE ANY MISSING BOLTS. AS SOON AS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN BOLTS AND TIGHTEN THEM PROPERLY. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS SENT TO...
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MASSIVE FUEL LEAK UNDER TRUCK CAB. THIS WAS CAUSED BY FUEL RETURN LINE COMING OFF BACK OF ENGINE. PLASTIC CLIP THAT IS NOT SECURELY FASTENED IS FACTORY DESIGN. VERY UNSAFE IN MY OPINION. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400 DT466. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE BUILDING ALSO BURNED DOWN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE BOTTOM LINER O-RING PROPELLED THROUGH THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER. THE RADIATOR FLUID DRAINED INTO THE OIL WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE SEIZURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE ENGINE WAS OVER HAULED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED05/16/06. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400
International Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK-1400020 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
INTERNATIONAL: ON CERTAIN MODEL TRUCKS BUILT IN BRAZIL AND SOUTH AFRICA THE AXLE SHAFT FASTENER IS BROKEN AND THE AXLE FLANGE GASKET IS LEAKING. *PE
04907 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT STEER AXLES, WITH CODE 29WLE, IN CERTAIN 4400 MODELS, BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY 3, 2004 AND JULY 27, 2004 REQUIRE A WASHER INSTALLED BETWEEN THE SPINDLE NUT AND BEARING. INTERNATIONAL MODEL 4400. *TT
0445 — SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF BRAKE, SUSPENSION, AND LIFT AXLE SYSTEMS USED IN INTERNATIONAL 4400 MODEL USPS (SALES CODE MA03500) TRUCKS. *MJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 4400
- 1999 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 4 complaints
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400 (current)
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 2 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 1 complaint
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
- 2009 INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 0 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 total complaints
- 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