2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400
The 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY, STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400, potentially affecting up to 44,639 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 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 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 04V193000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,687 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT LATCH TO BECOME DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR DURING EPISODES OF HIGH SEAT BELT LOADING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-445-7825.
View full details →Recall 04V191000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 327 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." A STANDARD FITTING WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A SINGLE CHECK VALVE ON THE PARK BRAKE RELAY VALVE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PARKING BRAKE NOT RELEASING AND STOPPING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. 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 SHOULD...
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400.
Safety Rating for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
04911 — POWER TRAIN
7400 MODELS WITH DT 570 ENGINE, CODE 12NPW, AND ALLISON TRANSMISSION BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 6, 2004 AND AUGUST 13, 2004 MAY EXPERIENCE POOR SHIFT QUALITY. INTERNATIONAL 7400. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 7400
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 2 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 1 complaint
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 7400 (current)
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 1 complaint
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 2 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 0 complaints
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 0 complaints
- 2009 INTERNATIONAL 7400 — 0 complaints
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