International Harvester: recalls by model and year

This table compares the model lines of International Harvester only. The NHTSA files have no sales figures. A model line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints. This site does not rate one make against another.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

1. 04V306000Received 30 Jun 2004. 18,545 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with international dt530, cummins, or caterpillar i-6 engines, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause an electrical short and/or fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect for any chafing. If there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the saddle clamp installed. The recall began on august 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 04510. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2004. The campaign has 28 make, model and year entries.

2. 04V269000Received 3 Jun 2004. 81,883 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Wheel Speed Sensor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ECU) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the ABS, instead of deactivating the ABS. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began august 1, 2004. 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 customer service at 1-800-327-4236.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 04507/04508. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Aug 2004. The campaign has 60 make, model and year entries.

3. 04V144000Received 22 Mar 2004. 2,021 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Universal Joint

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with dt466 or dt530 1308 style engines and 4x4 or 6x6 capability, the universal joint between the front drive shaft and drive axle could come in contact with the engine oil filter under certain braking conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause a loss of complete engine oil which could result in the engine shutting down and increase the risk of property damage, personal injury, or a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a shorter oil filter and adapter. Owner notification is expected to begin april 29, 2004. 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.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 04504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Apr 2004. The campaign has 12 make, model and year entries.

4. 04V100000Received 27 Feb 2004. 83,312 units.

   Equipment / Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain conventional trucks equipped with pro-sleeper berths, water intrusion can be found in the bunk control panel area and pool in the tops of the dome light, tv/vcr, and or refrigerator power switches.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The circuit boards in the switches could heat up , possibly produce a flame or fire, and cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a water shield over the back of the entire bunk control panel. Owner notification began on july 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 04503. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 2004. The campaign has 72 make, model and year entries.

5. 03V415000Received 22 Oct 2003. 596 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain 4x4 vehicles equipped with a fabco tc-200 transfer case, an excessive front drive shaft angle may cause accelerated wear and failure of the drive shaft and related components.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This failure can cause the front drive shaft to become separated from the vehicle without warning and fall into the path of other vehicles on the highway resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the existing front drive shaft with a double-cardan type shaft. The owners will be notified beginning on february 28, 2005, concerning the final remedy for these vehicles. Owners should contact international truck at 1-800-448-7825. Interim notices were mailed to owners during december 2003. An additional interim notice was mailed to owners during july 2004, advising owners of the repair procedures but no parts will be available until december 2004.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 05501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Feb 2005. The campaign has 4 make, model and year entries.

The list shows the newest 5 of 247 campaigns.

Download all 247 campaigns of International Harvester (CSV)

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

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Which International Harvester model line has the most recall campaigns?

The Loadstar Series: 20 campaigns for 14 model years. A line with more model years has more campaigns.

Which International Harvester model line has the most complaints?

The School Bus: 42 complaints for 18 model years. A line with more vehicles on the road gets more complaints.

Which components do the complaints about International Harvester vehicles name?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 133.6 per 1,000 component mentions. Engine and Engine Cooling: 108.3 per 1,000 component mentions. Service Brakes, Air: 108.3 per 1,000 component mentions.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for International Harvester?

2,726,622 units in 247 campaigns. The units of a campaign that names 2 makes are in the figure of each make.