2002 International 3200
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2002 International 3200. Newest first.
Navistar IS recalling 24,975 my 2003 through 2008 ic be, ce, hc, and re school and commercial buses and 2002 through 2008 international 3200 and 3300 model buses manufactured between september 21, 2001 through december 14, 2007, equipped with international vt365 engines. these vehicles may exhibit engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions due to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
These conditions could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and replace the idm fuse holder free of charge. the recall began on october 3, 2008. owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
On certain trucks equipped with V8 engines and air brakes or air operated park brakes, a stand-off bracket was not installed. the bracket supports the copper air compressor discharge tube. normal vehicle and engine vibration can cause the unsupported copper tube to fail at or near the air compressor connection.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A failed compressor discharge tube could deplete the air system and may cause the parking brakes to apply. this condition could cause the vehicle to slow down or stop unexpectedly and result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the stand-off bracket as necessary. owner notification IS expected to begin during december 2003. owners should contact international truck at 1-800-448-7825.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began october 29, 2004.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
On certain school buses and heavy duty trucks built with international vt365 engines and manufactured at international diesel of alabama. the injector driver modules (idm) built for the vt365 engines could have missing vibration damping/retention shells and a missing hot-melt process on the dc/dc boards.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The missing shells could allow the larger electronic components to become loose and possible break off inside the module during engine operation. depending on what electrical component comes off, the effect on engine operation could result in rough running, loss of power, no start, or in the most severe case, immediate engine shut down without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the idm modules. owner notification began october 28, 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.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Overheating front and rear brakes
This investigation focused on international medium duty trucksand school bus chassis weighing up to 33,000 pounds, equipped with hydraulic brakes and built with the bosch zero offset pin slide (zops)brake system calipers.international used the zops calipers from april 1997 through june 2002.odi was concerned about…
This investigation focused on international medium duty trucksand school bus chassis weighing up to 33,000 pounds, equipped with hydraulic brakes and built with the bosch zero offset pin slide (zops)brake system calipers.international used the zops calipers from april 1997 through june 2002.odi was concerned about reports of the brake calipers sticking in the applied position, resulting in excessive heat.as the investigation progressed, odi became aware of wheel end fires, some of which occurred on school buses.during the investigation odi obtained warranty data which was sorted and analyzed by vrtc test engineers and odi to gain an understanding of the magnitude of the problem.after a thorough warranty data analysis, related testing and document reviews, odi met with international, shared the data analysis and shortly afterwards, international agreed to a safety recall.further details are included on pages 2 - 4.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean.
- 10251414Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
- 10251409Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
- 10246231J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10243610How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- 10234000Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
- 10222490Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- 10219330PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
- 10219325PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
- 10219319PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
- 10219314PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
- 10209487Calculating pulses per mile (speedometer setting); only models equipped with International engines
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10204137J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10198708Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177073This article is for adding additional protection to the driver's area of the bus to help mitigate the transmission of germs.
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10172045J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10166290Adjustment Procedure for Tilt Only Steering Column; only models with Feature code 0005708
- 10165643Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10163416Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
- 10162034J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10156324Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10156305Tool Instruction - BCM Programming Harness
- 10145721A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10145715Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10145711Radio Diagnostics and Information
- 10130950J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10130884HVAC fault 2609-19 with 4th Gen BCM; Only models equipped with 4th generation BCM
- 10130883NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system.
- 10130882Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) Supplemental Diagnostic and Service Information; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system and N9, N10, N13, A26 or Cummins ISB, ISL, ISX engines built from January 2016
- 10130822J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10130787Using Supplier Software to Check DTCs
- 10129185Cooling System Flush Procedure
- 10129177J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10129176J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
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