2003 International 4300 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2003 International 4300. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V317000Aug 27, 2003686 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: International 4300 2002–2003, 4200 2001–2003, 4400 2002–2003

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 03V024000Jan 28, 2003146 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic
  Covers: International 4300 2003, 4400 2003, 4200 2003 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 02V260000Sep 20, 200211,204 vehicles potentially affected
  Parking brake › Conventional
  Covers: International 4300 2002–2003, 4400 2002–2003, 4200 2002–2003 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 02V095000Mar 22, 2002155 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
  Covers: International 4300 2002–2003, 4400 2002–2003, 4200 2002–2003

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE03025Steering arm separationClosed · Jun 9, 2003

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