The 2004 International 4300 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,889 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT04V4140002004-08-25202 affected
Defect
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND WITH PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE "COMPLETE VEHICLE" LABEL WITH THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING…
Consequence
A MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE VEHICLE'S WEIGHT RATING, TIRE TYPE, OR TIRE PRESSURE MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE TO BE OPERATED OUTSIDE ITS DESIGNED PARAMETERS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL VIN SPECIFIC LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IF AN OWNER DOES NOT WISH TO INSTALL THE LABEL, THE VEHICLE MAY BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSTALLATION WITHOUT CHARGE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
SEAT BELTS04V1930002004-04-221,687 affected
Defect
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BELT LATCH TO BECOME DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR DURING EPISODES OF HIGH SEAT BELT LOADING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-445-7825.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
SUSPENSION
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The international dt466e diesel motor that has cylinder liner o-ring seals that fail prematurely causing the antifreeze to be leaked into the oil causing the bearings in the motor to fail. The dt motor has been around since the 1960's in the international harvestor farm tractors and have not had…”
“The international dt466e diesel motor that has cylinder liner o-ring seals that fail prematurely causing the antifreeze to be leaked into the oil causing the bearings in the motor to fail. The dt motor has been around since the 1960's in the international harvestor farm tractors and have not had…”
“This truck has been locking up, the front right wheel, for several years, the first time it had 28,000 miles , I have replaced sensors, and nothing helps, the abs light stays on continually...every time I drive it, it is the same lock up wheel....it does this when vehicle is in motion...”
“This truck has been locking up, the front right wheel, for several years, the first time it had 28,000 miles , I have replaced sensors, and nothing helps, the abs light stays on continually...every time I drive it, it is the same lock up wheel....it does this when vehicle is in motion...”
“This truck has been locking up, the front right wheel, for several years, the first time it had 28,000 miles , I have replaced sensors, and nothing helps, the abs light stays on continually...every time I drive it, it is the same lock up wheel....it does this when vehicle is in motion...”
“Abs light comes on and the hydraulic brakes lock up. This is a recurring problem with this truck. The first time the abs went off and brakes released. The second time was in september 2006 when the abs light stayed on. I had the brake lines replaced and the system reset and I added an exhaust…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 international 4300. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was engaged which resulted in the vehicle moving into a sideways direction. The failure occurrence was whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 International 4300 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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