Engine start harness has a 40 amp fuse installed in a 30 amp rated fuse holder. Holder will over heat (melt) without blowing fuse, causing the metal contacts to char / loosen,causing an open run circuit, which causes the engine to stall. This can happen at any time, idle, running in stop and go traffic and at freeway speeds. When this occurs you loose all engine based assist, electrical, power steering,lighting. Navstar (international) has addressed this issue on school bus chassis, but says the problem doesn't exist on approximately 250 chassis sold to gulf stream motorhomes for fitting of the coach. The dealer fix is to replace the failing fuse holder with the same failing part until warranty expires,then they recommend the replacement wiring harness provided to school bus owners at no cost, for a cost of approx. $600 parts and labor.this fuse assembly has been replaced by international 2 times and I have replaced it twice myself. I always carry spares as I have experienced a failure last july in southern arizona in 107 degree heat.
The worst 2008 International 4200 problems
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
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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
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Navistar has notified the federal safety agency about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. The parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit (ecu) software misinterprets input signals generated from cycling the ignition switch more than once at a specific frequency.
- Risk
- Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners and will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ecu free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑260‑461‑1890.
Recall number 10V104000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.
- Risk
- A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7815.
Recall number 07V179000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 International 4200 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
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Is the 2008 International 4200 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 International 4200, close to a typical 4200 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 International 4200?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 International 4200 have?
3 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
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