2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300
The 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE for this model year.
Recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300, potentially affecting up to 21,632 vehicles.
Recall 04V306000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 18,545 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530, CUMMINS, OR CATERPILLAR I-6 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR ANY CHAFING. IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, A SADDLE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THE DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SADDLE CLAMP INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON...
View full details →Recall 04V144000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
| 2,021 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE AXLE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE OIL FILTER UNDER CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF COMPLETE ENGINE OIL WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN AND INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHORTER OIL FILTER AND ADAPTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 29, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Recall 02V205000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,066 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE FUEL LINE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A TURBO CHARGER OUTLET/EXHAUST PIPE. IF AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION OCCURS BETWEEN THE FUEL HARNESS AND THE EXHAUST PIPE, THE FUEL LINE INSIDE THE REFLECTIVE HEAT WRAP COULD MELT DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Consequence: THE MELTING OF THE LINE COULD RESULT IN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE FUEL HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS IS ROUTED NEAR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A NEW FUEL HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300.
Safety Rating for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 7300
- 2001 INTERNATIONAL 7300 — 0 complaints
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7300 — 0 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7300 (current)
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7300 — 0 complaints
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 7300 — 0 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 7300 — 0 complaints
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 7300 — 0 complaints
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- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints