2008 medtec ambulance that has failure of the street side interior wall and cabinets. The entire wall and cabinetry were not installed properly during new construction and now have failed to where they are falling off the ceiling and have buckled away from the exterior shell of the ambulance. Seat belt restraints were also found to be fastened into 3/4" plywood only. These will not meet the required dot and and pull testing and would have failed grossly in an accident. The corporation has failed to stand behind this product, stating that it does not fall under any warranty clause for the vehicle. The vehicle has been removed from service as it is clearly a safety for emergency crews and patients alike. Action or involvement is being requested from the federal safety agency for this particular vehicle and also others that are still in service that may very likely have the same deficiencies and be a safety hazard.
The worst 2008 International 4000 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
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- Seat belts1
- Seats1
Recalls 3
Electrical system
- 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: wheel bearing
- What is wrong
- International is recalling 330 my 2008-2009 4000 series trucks and 3000 re, fbc, and sfc buses. A manufacturing defect in the subassembly of the front axle wheel hubs resulted in the bearings being inadequately lubricated. This condition could cause the front axle bearings to overheat which can result in bearing spalling, seizing, or related damage.
- Risk
- Such damage may result in wheel lockup or front wheel separation on the highway with little or no warning to the driver, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the front axle bearings and, if necessary, replace and/or properly lubricate the bearings. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 08V146000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: air
- What is wrong
- International is recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
- Risk
- If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2008. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 08V097000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 International 4000 96
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article provides guidance to dealership personnel, Technical Services personnel, Dealer Service...
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle...
- This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations...
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of...
- Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
- Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
- Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
What 2008 International 4000 owners say
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Is the 2008 International 4000 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 International 4000, close to a typical 4000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 International 4000?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint. Next is seats (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 International 4000 have?
3 recalls, covering electrical system, suspension and parking brake.
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