The worst 2018 International 4300 problems
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Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 International 4300 SBA vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331 or Farber at 1‑800‑331‑3188.
Recall number 19V464000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331 or Execellance at 1‑256‑772‑9321.
Recall number 19V236000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 International 4300 78
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...
- This article only applies to Models w/ 0016UZL Built Between 06/23/2014 – 05/11/2020 OR Models w/ 0016UZL...
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change...
- 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...
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Is the 2018 International 4300 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 International 4300.
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How many recalls does the 2018 International 4300 have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting.
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