2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
01V212000 on 07/01/2001
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
10/23/2000 - 05/31/2001
Affected:
957
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. there is an electrical problem with a remote power module. these vehicles were built with the ability to add six remote switches per module, which are mounted outside the cab and are used to turn on and off circuits that perform custom electrical functions. if two or more remote switches are actuated on within 100ms of one another, all six of the outputs on the remote power module will turn on. if two or more remote switches are actuated off with 100ms of one another, all six of the outputs on the remote power module with turn off.
Consequence:
Unintentional activation of remote body accessories could cause a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Correction:
Dealers will replace all the remote power modules. owner notification began july 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V315000 on 10/08/2001
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured:
10/23/2000 - 11/06/2001
Affected:
13,492
Defect:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. these vehicles could experience a loss of the low beam headlights, the high beam headlights, or both. a software problem within the electrical system controller (esc) can cause the circuit for the low beam or the circuit for the high beam headlights to fuse or open, resulting in loss of either the low or high beam headlights or possibly even both.
Consequence:
A headlight fusing condition could occur without warning to the driver and potentially leave the driver in a blackout situation while operating the vehicle in the dark.
Correction:
Dealers will reprogram the esc. owner notification is expected to begin october 12, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V174000 on 07/21/2002
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly
Manufactured:
10/25/2000 - 05/29/2002
Affected:
13,052
Defect:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with manual transmissions, lower clutch rods with turnbuckles are failing from fatigue near the turnbuckle due to bending forces experienced during each clutch pedal cycle.
Consequence:
The clutch rod can break without warning and make it difficult to shift and if the clutch rod breaks while the vehicle is stopped or decelerating, the vehicle could lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the clutch rod assembly with a solid rod design that does not have a turnbuckle. owner notification began july 19, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V062000 on 03/04/2003
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 06/02/2002
Affected:
35,074
Defect:
On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.
Consequence:
The combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.
Correction:
International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began october 29, 2004.
Notes:
International recall no. 03502/04501.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V161000 on 04/29/2003
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
10/23/2000 - 10/14/2001
Affected:
15,354
Defect:
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." due to the design of the windshield washer pump motor circuit, the system's ability to function is impaired when it is full of frozen water and the pump motor shaft is locked or frozen (cannot rotate).
Consequence:
Any resultant reduced visibility could cause a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new 10 amp fuse in place of the 5 amp fuse and a new 10 amp label will be placed over the original 5 amp designation on the fuse panel label. owner notification began on june 27, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes:
International recall no. 01516.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V317000 on 08/27/2003
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/18/2001 - 07/21/2003
Affected:
686
Defect:
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the primary and secondary air supply hoses from the foot valve to the primary and secondary air tanks were improperly routed at the tank.
Consequence:
If the primary air circuit is damaged, the brakes will not apply when the brake pedal is depressed increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles. owner notification will be completed by october 3, 2003. owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes:
International recall no.03514. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V306000 on 06/29/2004
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
11/19/2000 - 12/19/2001
Affected:
18,545
Defect:
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with international dt530, cummins, or caterpillar i-6 engines, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Consequence:
This could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect for any chafing. if there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. if there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the saddle clamp installed. the recall began on august 16, 2004. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes:
International recall no. 04510. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4300 TSBs (7)

Bulletin:
SFN0223
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Concerns with low torque condition for the engine oil pick-up tube support mounting bolt on some dt 466 and 530 engines. *tt
Bulletin:
011608
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Subject regarding optional heater shutoff valve, code 16554, exhibiting kinking of the water hose and reduced heater performance. *slc
Bulletin:
0351
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Surge tank and cap replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
0438
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Hvac setting fault code 613-14-1-6 prematurely. *mj
Bulletin:
041607
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Criteria for conditioning accumulator replacement on hpv models. *tt
Bulletin:
050501
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Correct method to determine power steering reservoir oil fill level for international models with 2002 emission engines and bus models built after 3/12/04. *tt
Bulletin:
IK-0400088
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
International: procedure information to resolve issue of overheating and smoking of low mileage, single wheel end brake. *pe updated 11/4/14. *pe updated 1/27/15. *pe updated 1/30/15. *pe

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