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2004 International 3800Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 International 3800, most often about the service brakes, air. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes, air

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 International 3800 has problems

1 complaint 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, air10

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

2 recalls

2004 International 3800 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

Hydraulic power assist: pump

Recall 04V-250 · May 27, 2004 · 5,999 vehicles

Risk. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WILL IMPAIR THE VEHICLE OPERATOR, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE 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.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other 3800 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 3800 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 International 3800, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER STEERING STUD FAILUREPE04015 · closed Jun 4, 2004
    Led to recall 04V-250
In owners' words

What 3800 owners report

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

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE BRAKES ON THE BUS, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE SINCE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN# 04V269000. *SC *JB
Complaint 10119324 · May 23, 2005

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