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2003 International 7400Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 International 7400, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 20, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 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
Service brakes10

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

4 recalls

2003 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 →

–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

2003 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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In owners' words

What 7400 owners report

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

HELLO, I'M JUST TRYING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH A QUESTION ABOUT TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES. THERE SEEM TO ALWAYS BE COLORED AIR LINES, 4 - 5 COLORS. ARE THERE ANY GUIDELINES AS TO WHERE EACH COLOR GOES OR A COMMON UNIVERSAL PURPOSE FOR EACH COLOR? IF EACH COLOR DOESN'T SERVE A SPECIFIC PURPOSE, THIS IS…
Complaint 10592675 · May 20, 2014

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