2002 International 7400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2002 International 7400, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 6, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 International 7400 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, diesel10

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

5 recalls

2002 International 7400 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

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 05V-188 · Apr 28, 2005 · 4,616 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SLIDE CONTROL ACTUATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, MOMENTUM FROM THE TRAILER CAN CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO SLIDE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE DRIVER, WHICH…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: universal joint

Recall 04V-144 · Mar 22, 2004 · 2,021 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF COMPLETE ENGINE OIL WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN AND INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 02V-205 · Jul 26, 2002 · 1,066 vehicles

Risk. THE MELTING OF THE LINE COULD RESULT IN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, INCREASING THE RISK 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.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other 7400 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 7400 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 7400 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND OIL IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RAIL. ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY. THE LEAK RESUMED WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN JULY OF…
Complaint 10202027 · Sep 6, 2007 · 23,590 miles

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