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1990-2009 · 9 model years
International 4000 Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the International 4000 across 9 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
4000 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 4000 problems
International 4000 recalls 8
International is recalling 330 my 2008-2009 4000 series trucks and 3000 re, fbc, and sfc buses. A manufacturing defect in the subassembly of the front axle wheel hubs resulted in the bearings being inadequately lubricated. This condition could cause the...
International is recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the...
On certain chassis, trucks, and tractors equipped with air brakes, the push rod that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve was manufactured incorrectly and could break under certain loading conditions.
Certain 2005 my international 3300, 4000, and ce school and transit buses manufactured between may 24 and august 17, 2004. The left turn signal light and indicator light on the instrument panel may not illuminate during hazard operation due to an incorrectly...
On certain heavy and medium duty trucks and buses equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bendix tc-7 trailer control hand-operated valve with push-to-connect fittings. The delivery port in the valve body may be partially blocked due to a problem during the moding process.
Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 Tires mounted on 7.5 Inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than...
Latest 4000 complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 international 4000. While having the vehicle serviced at a repair shop, it was brought to the contact's attention that the oil pan had fractured and was leaking oil onto the engine block. The contact stated that the mechanic would have to change the heat exchanger to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v258000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 260,000.
2008 Medtec ambulance that has failure of the street side interior wall and cabinets. The entire wall and cabinetry were not installed properly during new construction and now have failed to where they are falling off the ceiling and have buckled away from the exterior shell of the ambulance. Seat belt restraints were also found to be fastened into 3/4" plywood only. These will not meet the required dot and and pull testing and would have failed grossly in an accident. The corporation has failed to stand...
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behind this product, stating that it does not fall under any warranty clause for the vehicle. The vehicle has been removed from service as it is clearly a safety for emergency crews and patients alike. Action or involvement is being requested from the nhtsa for this particular vehicle and also others that are still in service that may very likely have the same deficiencies and be a safety hazard. *Tr
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. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 international 4000. The body of the vehicle shifts with or without weight being applied. As a result, the contact cannot place anything heavy on the vehicle, and it has nearly flipped over several times at various speeds. He paid the dealer $2,000 to repair the vehicle, but the failure persists. The failure is due to how the body is attached to the frame. The current mileage was 31,000 and failure mileage was 280.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 international 4000. The vehicle was attached to the bed of the tow truck. The winch popped and caused the vehicle to roll off the bed and crash into another vehicle. No vehicle information was available.
Questions about the International 4000
Which International 4000 years have the most problems?
Which International 4000 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common International 4000 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1), equipment & accessories (1) most often.
How many recalls does the International 4000 have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all International 4000 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data