2005 International 4300 recalls and problems

The 2005 International 4300 has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any International dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
1 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2005 International 4300 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 International 4300 recalls

Recall 05V-368: Parking Brake

Reported Aug 26, 2005 · 13,654 vehicles affected · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 04V-508: Suspension

Reported Oct 27, 2004 · 703 vehicles affected · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

2005 International 4300 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Unknown or Other1
Air Bags1
Wheels1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 International 4300 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Dec 29, 2014
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…
Electrical System · at 80,000 miles · reported May 20, 2010
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…
Unknown or Other · reported 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 45,739 miles · reported 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 International 4300 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 International 4300: 05V-368 (parking brake), 04V-508 (suspension). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 International 4300?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,000 miles.

Are International recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized International dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.