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2005 International 4300

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 29, 2014
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 26, 2005
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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0 injuries, 1 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 International 4300, most frequently naming the electrical, airbags and brakes categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 81 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical240.0%
  • Airbags120.0%
  • Brakes120.0%
  • Other / unspecified120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
05V368000

PARKING BRAKE

Aug 26, 2005
13,654 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MY 2005 THROUGH 2006 INTERNATIONAL HEAVY TRUCKS AND IC CORP CE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4, 2004, AND MARCH 31, 2005. THE ANCHOR BOLT THAT IS THE PIVOT POINT FOR THE DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE SHOES MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK AS A RESULT OF AN INCORRECT SURFACE TREATMENT.
The risk: IF THE BOLT BREAKS, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT ENGAGE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The remedy: INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 00518. INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNER AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED ANCHOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 05518View on NHTSA.gov
04V508000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

Oct 27, 2004
703 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH IROS REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, FOUR REAR SUSPENSION FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. THIS HARDWARE CONNECTS THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBERS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TO THE HANGER BRACKETS.
The risk: THIS CONNECTION COULD FAIL IF THE NUTS WORKED THEIR WAY LOOSE OR OFF, OR THE BOLTS BROKE FROM FATIGUE. A FAILURE OF THESE FASTENERS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE MAIN SUPPORT FROM THE HANGER BRACKET POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR BOLTS AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 04520View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

AirbagsElectricalOther / unspecified
Filed Dec 29, 2014
Crash reportedFire reported1 death reported

LEETE TIRE CO.SENT MY HUSBAND ON A OUT OF STATE CALL TO TOW A VEHICLE TO N.C.COMING BACK INTERSTATE 85 NORTH THE TOW TRUCK ENDING UP RUNNING OFF THE ROAD INTO THE WOODS AND CAUGHT FIRE,LOOKED LIKE EXPLODED,KILLED MY HUSBAND AND HIS BODY BURNED IN FLAMES.FRIDAY BEFORE THE FATAL ACCIDENT MY HUSBAND ASK FOR TWO NEW TIRES ON HIS TOW TRUCK FOR THE ONES ON IT WERE BADLY WORN,HIS BOSS JUST SWAPPED THE TIRES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON EACH FRONT SIDE,THIS TRUCK HAD 1 HALF MILLION MILES ON IT,LEETE DOES THEIR OWN INSPECTIONS,AND DOES NOT KEEP THEIR EMPLOYEES SAFE,THE BOSS WAREN STRUM GETS A BONUS EACH MONTH IF HE DOESNT HAVE TO FIX OR REPLACES ANY THING ON THE EMPLOYEES COMPANY TRUCKS,FED.MOTOR CARRIER STATE THESE TRUCK ARE NOT ALLOWED TO EVEN GO OUT OF STATE,THEY ARE INVESTIGATE NOW,AND NO LOG IS MADE TO SERVICE THESE COMPANY TRUCKS,THE AIR BAG NEVER WENT OFF TO SAVE MY HUSBAND,THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE FRONT TIRE.MY HUSBAND DIED AS THE RESULT,PLEASE HELP!! *TR

NHTSA ID
10668819
Incident
Aug 3, 2014
Mileage
500,000 mi
Electrical
Filed May 20, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4300 DUMP TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD SLIP INTO IDLE MODE AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE WERE NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000. UPDATED 7/16/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRING HARNESS HAD FRICTION BREAKS IN NUMEROUS SPOTS; ALONG THE FRAME AND ENGINE CAUSING A SHORT AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING. THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER TWICE. UPDATED 07/22/10*JB

NHTSA ID
10331340
Incident
Mar 15, 2010
Mileage
80,000 mi
Filed Oct 16, 2006

PLEASE ADVISE WHERE I MIGHT FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCKS. THE DUMP BED BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME OF MY FATHER'S TRUCK. WE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. MODEL # INTERNATIONAL TRUCK 4300 SBA 4X2 THANK YOU FOR ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN PROVIDE. *NM

NHTSA ID
10171005
Incident
Oct 16, 2006
Brakes
Filed Jan 25, 2006

PREMATURE AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR ON 2005 4300 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, AS WELL AS 203 AND 2004, TO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ONLY. SEVEN OUT OF NINE INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS SHOWED THIS PATTERN. THREE OUT OF FOUR 2005 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS HAD CRITICAL PAD WEAR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ONLY, RESULTING IN LITTLE OR NO REMAINING PAD LEFT WHILE ALL OTHER BRAKING POINTS HAD EXTENDED LIFE REMAINING. LOCAL INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINED THAT CONDITION WAS CRITICAL WITH BRAKING SYSTEM COMMING APART.THIS OCCURRED ON A 2005 INTERNATIONAL WITH JUST 46,000 ROAD MILES. *AK

NHTSA ID
10148554
Incident
Nov 1, 2005
Mileage
45,739 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

IK4300035

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are added or removed, the comparison runs automatically with no manual action required. The program presents results in an interactive table that shows feature codes, descriptions, access levels, and whether each feature is present in each selected file. Built-in search, filtering, and sorting make it easy to locate specific features or focus only on differences between files. Column visibility can be customized to show or hide descriptions and access information as needed. Users can remove files individually or clear all files at once, with results updating instantly. The tool also includes reporting and export options that reflect exactly what is visible on screen, allowing results to be printed, copied, saved as text, or exported to CSV for use in Excel or other spreadsheet tools. Overall, the program streamlines the process of comparing vehicle feature configurations, helping users quickly identify differences, validate setups, and document results without manual comparison or external tools.

IK2600047

ENGINE

Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.

IK1600272

STRUCTURE:BODY

This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.

IK0600030

POWER TRAIN

This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (Metric Prop codes start with the number a 4 and Non metric Prop codes start with a 2.)

IK1201009

STRUCTURE:BODY

In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor aftertreatment performance. This is caused by condensation accumulating and freezing within the Charge Air Cooler (CAC); affecting air flow into the engine. This article lists all the currently available winter front covers that can be installed on the front grille and bumper to reduce cold air flow to the engine compartment.

IK3400001

Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

International 4300 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2018020—
2014000—
2013210—
2012220—
2011170—
2010160—
2009160—
2008150—
2007441—
2006430—
2005Viewing420—
2004420—
2003841—
2002591—
1999011—
1998011—
1997011—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.