2000 International Harvester 3400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 International Harvester 3400, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 27, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 International Harvester 3400 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic21

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2000 International Harvester 3400 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Antilock: wheel speed sensor

Recall 04V-269 · Jun 3, 2004 · 81,883 vehicles

Risk. THE CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS MAY IMPROPERLY ACTIVATE THE ABS, INSTEAD OF DEACTIVATING THE ABS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Foundation components: disc

Recall 03V-062 · Feb 25, 2003 · 35,074 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: pump

Recall 00V-148 · May 23, 2000 · 4,534 vehicles

Risk. AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AT SLOW ENGINE SPEEDS CAN RESULT, INCREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with International Harvester.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other 3400 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 3400 median. How we score

'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 3400 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE VEHICLE HAD CHRONIC ABS PROBLEMS. *NM RECALL CAMPAIGN: THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 03502 AND 04507. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT NEW YORK STATE DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION INSPECTIONS GRADE BUS COMPANIES AS TO HOW MANY VEHICLES…
Complaint 10109739 · Jan 27, 2005
2000-01 IC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS FRONT BRAKE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO RECALL ON CALIPERS FRON INTERNATIONA TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION. RECALL NUMBER 03502. THERE HAS BEEN NO REMEDY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. RECALLS WERE SENT OUT OCTOBER 2003. OTHER INCIDENTS INVOLVE PREMATURE WEAR ON PADS AND ROTORS…
Complaint 10063677 · Mar 23, 2004 · 82,401 miles

Own a 2000 3400?

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