Our agency purchased four 2005, 7400 international trucks to be used as fire apparatus. Since the first truck went into service in april of 2005 we have had a series of air compressor failures. The head gaskets leak coolant into the vehicle's air system. This requires replacement of the air compressor along with the air dryer cartridge. The first vehicle is going on it's fifth unit. Another leaked coolant into the motor oil and subsequently had to have the engine replaced. The other two vehicles have had the air compressor head gaskets replaced to try and prevent a similar occurrence. The air compressors are manufactured by bendix.
The worst 2005 International 7400 problems
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- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls 3
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the rear-rear axle brake slack adjusters may contact the rear axle housing preventing the brakes from being fully applied possibly causing extended stopping distances.
- Risk
- Extended stopping distances can contribute to a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all rear-rear axle brake spiders with a spider that has a different brake group clocking angle free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 07V222000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles equipped with air operated fifth wheel slides and an msva 7-pack accessory controller, the 7-pack can allow water to contaminate its circuit board. This could result in inadvertent operation of the fifth wheel slide control.
- Risk
- If the slide control actuates while the vehicle is in motion, momentum from the trailer can cause the fifth wheel to slide without input from the driver, which could result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. A new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge. The recall began on august 5, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 05V188000 · Recall details
Structure
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
- Risk
- These bolts can loosen during normal vehicle use and fall out. This may lead to the cab separating from the vehicle's chassis during a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. As soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. An interim letter was sent to owners on february 11, 2005. Another letter was sent to owners on april 8, 2005, as soon as parts are available. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 04V569000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 International 7400 90
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
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Is the 2005 International 7400 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 International 7400, close to a typical 7400 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 International 7400?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2005 International 7400 have?
3 recalls, covering suspension, trailer hitches and structure.
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