2008 International 4300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2008 International 4300. Newest first.
Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.
Navistar has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. the parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit (ecu) software misinterprets…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ecu free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2010. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Cues, inc. IS recalling certain model year 2007-2009 service vehicles built on various chassis equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos. 68Rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea. the heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This defect could result in a fire.
Remedy
Cues IS working with carrier to remedy the affected vehicles. repairs will be made by carrier free of charge. please see carrier's defect report 09e-053. the safety recall began on january 5, 2010. owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or cues at 1-407-849-0190.
International IS recalling 34,993 my 2006-2008 school and transit buses and heavy duty trucks/tractors manufactured between june 1, 2006 and june 28, 2007, equipped with international dt466 or dt570 engines. the base plate of the engine oil cooler may crack allowing pressurized oil to leak into the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause either engine shut down without warning, or in extreme cases, possible engine fire which can lead to property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
International will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 21, 2008. owners may contact international at 800-448-7825.
On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what IS necessary for normal vehicle operation. over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. the recall began on may 18, 2007. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7815.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, air
During a normal dot inspection we found that the rear brake pads were installed backwards at the factory. Although we had not had any brake problems the pad were worn down almost to the point where we could have had a major accident. *Tr
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.
- 10253979This document is to guide users to eliminate brake pedal rattle noise.
- 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
- 10243596General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- 10243595Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
- 10241555J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10241554J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 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
- 10227455J1939 Data link source address information
- 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
- 10208432ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; Applies to MaxxForce Engines
- 10208431J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10204137J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10204136Dual Drive Cab Throttle Position Harness for APS/IVS throttle pedals; only models with both left hand and right hand drive.
- 10204134WABCO Full Power Brake Diagnostic Code (DTC) Index
- 10202873How to program parameters after changing WABCO FPB ECU (Parking brake shows N/A)
- 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
- 10189743Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 10189741Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure
- 10185108ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; only trucks and busses built with 2007- 2009 MaxxForce DT/9/10. 2010-2012 MaxxForce DT/9/10, 2007-2009 MaxxForce V8, 2008-2009 MaxxForce 11/13 engines
- 10181960Cab Lean Concern
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177096A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10172045J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10170952Bendix EC80 Blank Module Replacement Program; This document will guide the user through selecting the correct ABS module when it has been determined a replacement is needed. Only Models with EC-80 ABS Controller
- 10169879Key Codes and Key Cutting Information (Not for CV Series)
- 10166287Converting 4000 4 X 2 HPV Models with Hydraulic ABS Brakes to 4 X 4 Configuration may Increase Stopping Distance and is Not Approved by International Truck and Engine Corporation and Merritor Wabco
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