Premature and excessive brake wear on rotors and pads on a 2005 4200 international truck. It had critical inner brake pad and rotor wear on the front and rear. Front left rotor and pad wear was due to failure of caliper, causing the truck to snap into oncoming traffic when under braking. Right front wear to both rotor and pad due to slide pins on caliper not returning pads to normal position. Truck had complete rear rotors and pad destroyed due to none sliding slide pins. Passenger rear rotor inner braking surface was ground down to 1/8 inch while the outer surface appeared to be within normal specifications. Truck only has 36,693 miles.
The worst 2005 International 4200 problems
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- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls 3
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 international trucks and ic commercial buses manufactured from december 4, 2001 through december 14, 2009 equipped with international vt365 engines having engine calibration pan2pvr0, pan2pvr1, or pan2pwr. The engine normally responds to a failed open accelerator position sensor circuit fault by returning the engine to low idle speed of 800 RPM and disabling the driver's ability to increase the engine speed. However if the open circuit corrects itself within 30 seconds of initiation, engine speed could suddenly increase to a high idle speed of 1200 RPM.
- Risk
- This increase to high idle speed may occur without warning causing a sudden and unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 1, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 10V267000 · Recall details
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Certain my 2005 through 2006 international heavy trucks and ic corp ce school buses manufactured between june 4, 2004, and march 31, 2005. The anchor bolt that is the pivot point for the driveline parking brake shoes may fatigue and break as a result of an incorrect surface treatment.
- Risk
- If the bolt breaks, the park brake may not engage. This could cause the vehicle to roll away without warning and could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- International recall no. 00518. International will notify owner and replace the affected anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Customers may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 05V368000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks built with iros rear air suspension systems, four rear suspension fasteners may not be tightened sufficiently. This hardware connects the main support members of the rear suspension to the hanger brackets.
- Risk
- This connection could fail if the nuts worked their way loose or off, or the bolts broke from fatigue. A failure of these fasteners could result in separation of the main support from the hanger bracket possibly resulting in a sudden loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all four bolts and tighten the bolts properly. The recall began on november 5, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 04V508000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 International 4200 86
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- 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
- Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models
What 2005 International 4200 owners say
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Questions about the 2005 International 4200
Is the 2005 International 4200 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 International 4200, close to a typical 4200 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 International 4200?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 International 4200 have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, parking brake and suspension.
Was there a recall on the 2005 International 4200 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V368000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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