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2000 International Harvester 4300 recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2000 International Harvester 4300, covering 66,671 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported June 30, 2004 · 18,545 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 august 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 04V306000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: discReported February 25, 2003 · 35,074 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.
Risk
The combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.
Remedy
International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2004.

Recall number 03V062000 · Recall details

Power train: clutch assemblyReported July 12, 2002 · 13,052 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with manual transmissions, lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle.
Risk
The clutch rod can break without warning and make it difficult to shift and if the clutch rod breaks while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, the vehicle could lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the clutch rod assembly with a solid rod design that does not have a turnbuckle. Owner notification began july 19, 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 should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 02V174000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2000 International Harvester 4300 recalls

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How many recalls does the 2000 International Harvester 4300 have?

3, covering electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and power train.

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