2002 International 4300 recalls and problems
The 2002 International 4300 has 9 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any International dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2002 International 4300 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2002 International 4300 recalls
Recall 03V-317: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 03V-161: Visibility
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 03V-062: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Fix: International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2004.
Recall 02V-260: Parking Brake
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 02V-174: Power Train
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 02V-094: Electrical System
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 02V-095: Steering
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 02V-054: Suspension
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 01V-353: Steering
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
2002 International 4300 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 1
- Service Brakes, Air › Antilock — 1
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and Cable — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 38,115 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2002 International 4300 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 International 4300 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2002 International 4300: 03V-317 (service brakes, air), 03V-161 (visibility), 03V-062 (service brakes, hydraulic), 02V-260 (parking brake), 02V-174 (power train) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 International 4300?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by structure (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 38,115 miles.
Are International recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized International dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.