International 4300 recalls

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

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

What is wrong

DUECO Inc. (DUECO), a manufacturer of utility vehicles, is recalling certain Dueco-modified model year 2009-2011 International 4300, 2010 International 4400, 2009 and 2011 International 7400, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2008-2009 GMC C5500, and 2011 Ford F-750 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DUECO will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Dueco at 1‑800‑558‑4004.

Recall number 14V186000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

Risk

The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1‑331‑332‑1590.

Recall number 14V042000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International and 2010-2013 Fuso, Hino, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices. These devices may overheat.

Risk

Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

Remedy

Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Geo. Heiser Body Company at 1‑206‑622‑7985.

Recall number 12V452000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 international 4300 commercial trucks manufactured from august 3, 2010, through november 23, 2010, equipped with maxxforce 7 engines. The fuel lines and transmission electrical harness may have been routed too close to the engine turbo exhaust pipe possibly causing the fuel line to leak fuel on the turbo pipe or causing the melting and possible burning of the electrical harness.

Risk

Fuel leaking on the turbo exhaust pipe or a melting or burning electrical harness may cause a vehicle fire 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 january 28, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 10V631000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 international commercial trucks models 4300 and 4400 and 2011 ic bus models ce and hc commercial buses manufactured from february 25, 2010, through september 20, 2010. The engine turbo oil supply line may rub on the frame rail possibly causing an oil leak in the engine compartment.

Risk

An oil leak in the engine compartment may cause a fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and international dealers will repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 14, 2011. Owners may contact navistar 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 10V576000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international brand trucks manufactured from january 13, 2009 through may 10, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hybird transmissions with park feature. The reverse idler shaft may contact the park feature and the two components may bind, preventing the park feature from engaging.

Risk

If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by eaton corporation free of charge. The safety recall began on may 31, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑260‑461‑1890 or eaton at 1‑800‑826‑4357 or 1‑269‑342‑3242.

Recall number 10V318000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar has notified the federal safety agency of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

Risk

An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact international dealers at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 10V107000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

Cues, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

Risk

This defect could result in a fire.

Remedy

Cues is working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. Repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall began on january 5, 2010. Owners may contact carrier at 1‑877‑584‑7059 or cues at 1‑407‑849‑0190.

Recall number 09V456000 · Recall details

What is wrong

E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 gmc w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

Risk

This defect could result in a fire.

Remedy

E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge. Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009. Owners may contact carrier at 1‑877‑584‑7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1‑925‑798‑4060.

Recall number 09V434000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recall 7,521 my 2009 international model trucks and my 2009 and 2010 ic school and transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2008 to december 12, 2008, equipped with a horton 2-speed fan drive, identified by feature code 12tht. The fasteners that connect the magnet brackets to the air chamber housing of the 2-speed engine fan could fail resulting in the magnet bracket being thrown from the fan drive and the vehicle at high speed.

Risk

The bracket could separate and strike a person or motor vehicle resulting in property damage, personal injury, and/or death.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles by replacing the engine fan drive air chamber and magnet brackets free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2009. Owners may contact navistar toll-free at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 09V101000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar is recalling 977 my 2009 international 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 trucks and ic bus hc commercial buses. The front axle bearings in some cases were not sufficiently lubricated during assembly which may result in bearing seizing or possible wheel separation.

Risk

A seized bearing on the front axle could result in a vehicle crash which may result in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front axle bearings. Bearings will be lubricated and replaced if required. The recall began on december 19, 2008. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 08V619000 · Recall details

What is wrong

International is recalling 34,993 my 2006-2008 school and transit buses and heavy duty trucks/tractors manufactured between june 1, 2006 and june 28, 2007, equipped with international dt466 or dt570 engines. The base plate of the engine oil cooler may crack allowing pressurized oil to leak into the engine compartment.

Risk

This condition may cause either engine shut down without warning, or in extreme cases, possible engine fire which can lead to property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

International will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on november 21, 2008. Owners may contact international at 800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 08V089000 · Recall details

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

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

What is wrong

On certain 4x2 medium duty trucks, a longer front hydraulic brake hose was substituted for the shorter, correct length hose.

Risk

This extra length may cause the wheel to rub through the brake hose. A hole in a brake hose can cause a loss of braking ability that could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the front brake hoses and if a brake hose is the incorrect length, a new proper length hose will be installed. The recall began on june 24, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 05V297000 · Recall details

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

What is wrong

Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and with part 567, 'certification.' the "complete vehicle" label with the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle weight rating (gawr), recommended tire size and tire pressure was not installed on the vehicle.

Risk

A misunderstanding of the vehicle's weight rating, tire type, or tire pressure may cause a vehicle to be operated outside its designed parameters. This could result in a crash without warning.

Remedy

Dealers will mail VIN specific labels and instructions for installation. If an owner does not wish to install the label, the vehicle may be taken to the dealer for installation without charge. This recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 04V414000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the seat belt latch failed a quality review.

Risk

This could cause the seat belt latch to become disengaged without warning in a vehicle crash or during episodes of high seat belt loading.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies. Owner notification is began on june 11, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑445‑7825.

Recall number 04V193000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the primary and secondary air supply hoses from the foot valve to the primary and secondary air tanks were improperly routed at the tank.

Risk

If the primary air circuit is damaged, the brakes will not apply when the brake pedal is depressed increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles. Owner notification will be completed by october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicle 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 03V317000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." due to the design of the windshield washer pump motor circuit, the system's ability to function is impaired when it is full of frozen water and the pump motor shaft is locked or frozen (cannot rotate).

Risk

Any resultant reduced visibility could cause a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a new 10 amp fuse in place of the 5 amp fuse and a new 10 amp label will be placed over the original 5 amp designation on the fuse panel label. Owner notification began on june 27, 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 03V161000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.

Risk

The combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.

Remedy

International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2004.

Recall number 03V062000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain school buses and heavy duty trucks built with hydraulic brakes and an air powered parking brake (brake code 04gas) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the hydraulic brake monitor module was not installed on certain vehicles.

Risk

Without the brake monitor module, the brake warning light will not come on during the initial key-on cycle and will not come on to warn the operator if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure in the brake system, a loss of power steering flow, or if the emergency brake booster motor is not functioning.

Remedy

Dealers will install the hydraulic brake monitor module. Owner notification is began during february 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 03V024000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain medium and heavy duty trucks built with driveline parking brake codes 04gar, the parking brake assembly may not hold the vehicle in position when set. Factors contributing to this possibility are as follows: (1) cracked or broken cams; (2) loose or broken anchor bolts; (3) initial shoe diameter not set properly during assembly, which can lead to progressive component damage; (4) bent adjuster levers that cannot function; or (5) automatic adjuster cables that are disconnected.

Risk

If the parking brake does not function properly, the vehicle could roll, without warning, after the parking brake lever has been set, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the cam, lever, and bolt. Owner notification began december 30, 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 02V260000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with manual transmissions, lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle.

Risk

The clutch rod can break without warning and make it difficult to shift and if the clutch rod breaks while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, the vehicle could lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the clutch rod assembly with a solid rod design that does not have a turnbuckle. Owner notification began july 19, 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 02V174000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the cotter pin that goes through the drag link ball stud at the connection to the pitman arm is missing. This pin prevents the castle nut from loosening.

Risk

If the nut loosens and comes completely off the drag link ball stud, the drag link could detach resulting in a loss of steering control.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install a cotter pin if it is missing. Owner notification began april 15, 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 02V095000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Certain trucks equipped with engine starters (code 08wwn or 08wwp) built by leece-neville. These starters have a defective terminal adapter stud. The stud is used only at the positive battery connection to the starter solenoid. It was designed to be screwed on over the existing stud to increase the stud diameter to accommodate the larger size of the positive battery cable terminal. The adapter stud was weakened when the hole was drilled too deep.

Risk

This could lead to a direct electrical short to the batteries. If the stud breaks off, the positive battery cable could short directly to ground, which can generate heat and sparks causing a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the adapter stud. Owner notification began april 15, 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 02V094000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with iros rear air suspensions, during assembly, four bolts and nuts holding the main support member bushing bar pins to the main support member hangers were incorrectly tightened.

Risk

The nuts could work loose or fall off allowing the bolts to fatigue and fail the connection between a main support member bushing and frame hanger. Separation of the main support member assembly from the frame mounted hanger bracket could result increasing the risk of sudden loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will install four new nuts and bolts and tighten to specification. Owner notification began march 15, 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 02V054000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: trucks. An incorrect grade 5 flange-nut was installed in place of a grade 8 nut and flat washer on the yoke pinch bolt that holds the connection between the lower end of the I-shaft and the steering gear.

Risk

If the pinch bolt nut experiences thread stripping, the yoke connection of the steering shaft to the steering gear box could fail and possibly result in loss of steering control.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the grade 5 pinch bolt nut with the correct grade 8 nut and washer on all vehicles. Owner notification began december 17, 2001. 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 01V353000 · Recall details