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2002 International 4000 problems

Its complaint count is close to a typical 4000 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
80

The worst 2002 International 4000 problems

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Recalls 3

Electrical systemReported June 5, 2008 · 51,588 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules. The potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the vehicle's remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination intrusion. If the encapsulation is compromised, water and contaminants may cause an internal electrical short, possibly resulting in a fire.
Risk
A fire could cause personal injury or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2008. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑280‑461‑1890.

Recall number 08V258000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: hubReported May 21, 2003 · 2,163 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
Risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on november 12, 2003. 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 03V193000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: check valveReported September 20, 2002 · 3,156 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the moding process.
Risk
Such blockage may slow the delivery and exhaust of air to and from the trailer brakes when they are operated by this hand-operated trailer control valve.
Remedy
International will replace the hand-operated control valves. Owner notification began december 31, 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 02V241002 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 International 4000 80

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2002 International 4000 owners say

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Filed Jul 11, 2007 · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 international 4000. The vehicle was attached to the bed of the tow truck. The winch popped and caused the vehicle to roll off the bed and crash into another vehicle. No vehicle information was available.

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Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 International 4000, close to a typical 4000 model year.

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3 recalls, covering electrical system, suspension and service brakes, air.

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