2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400
The 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400, potentially affecting up to 41,602 vehicles.
Recall 05V188000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 4,616 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED FIFTH WHEEL SLIDES AND AN MSVA 7-PACK ACCESSORY CONTROLLER, THE 7-PACK CAN ALLOW WATER TO CONTAMINATE ITS CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL.
Consequence: IF THE SLIDE CONTROL ACTUATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, MOMENTUM FROM THE TRAILER CAN CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO SLIDE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MSVA 7-PACK TO A LESS WATER INTENSIVE ENVIRONMENT. A NEW MSVA 7-PACK BASE, THAT HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION, AND ALL AIR ACCESSORY SOLENOIDS WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON...
View full details →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 03V161000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 15,354 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP MOTOR CIRCUIT, THE SYSTEM'S ABILITY TO FUNCTION IS IMPAIRED WHEN IT IS FULL OF FROZEN WATER AND THE PUMP MOTOR SHAFT IS LOCKED OR FROZEN (CANNOT ROTATE).
Consequence: ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW 10 AMP FUSE IN PLACE OF THE 5 AMP FUSE AND A NEW 10 AMP LABEL WILL BE PLACED OVER THE ORIGINAL 5 AMP DESIGNATION ON THE FUSE PANEL LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE...
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 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND OIL IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RAIL. ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY. THE LEAK RESUMED WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN JULY OF 2007. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STARTER NEAR SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PARTS. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,983 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,590.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND OIL IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RAIL. ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY. THE LEAK RESUMED WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN JULY OF 2007. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STARTER NEAR SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PARTS. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,983 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,590.
Safety Rating for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400
International Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK2600272 — ENGINE
Title: Vehicle Programming Information Associated With 2-Box Engines (2002-2006 i6, v6, & v8) Applies To: 2-Box Engines (2002-2006 i6, v6, & v8)
IK0800224 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power Distribution Center (PDC) Replacement; 7000 (Workstar) Model Series with Allison or Manual Transmissions
04903 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPLACE MERITOR TRANSFER CASE IL PUMP WITH NEW DESIGN OIL PUMP IN 7300, 7400, 7500 4X4 AND 6X6 MODELS BUILT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2003. INTERNATIONAL MODELS 7300, 7400, 7500 START DATE 09/01 END DATE 09/03. *MJ
04901 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP FITTING AND PLUG LEAKAGE IN INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND BUS MODELS BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2002 AND OCTOBER 15, 2002 WITH INTERNATIONAL DT 466E AND 530E ENGINES. MODELS IC BUS, 3000FE, 3000RE, 3200, 3800, 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 7400
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 (current)
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 1 complaint
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 0 complaints
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 1 complaint
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 2 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 0 complaints
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- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
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- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints