NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 International 3000 Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 International 3000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 International 3000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 International 3000 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 International 3000, describing incidents dated September 1, 2006 to January 27, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11582427 · Filed
See attached document for complaint
ODI #10425921 · Filed
SERVICE DOOR GLASS. *TT
REMOTE POWER MODULE/POSSIBLE FIRE
NHTSA #08V258000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 5, 2008 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 51,588 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 08505 · Owners notified July 10, 2008 · Vehicles built November 21, 2000 – May 21, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATERIAL THAT ENCAPSULATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE POWER MODULE MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY SEAL THE CIRCUIT BOARD FROM WATER AND CONTAMINATION INTRUSION. IF THE ENCAPSULATION IS COMPROMISED, WATER AND CONTAMINANTS MAY CAUSE AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Safety consequence
A FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-280-461-1890.
Notes
NAVISTAR RECALL NO. 08505.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
INTERNATIONAL/TRW ECU/FALSE WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS
NHTSA #04V269000 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock — Wheel Speed Sensor · NHTSA notice
Reported June 3, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 81,883 vehicles
International campaign 04507/04508 · Owners notified August 2, 2004 · Vehicles built February 28, 1999 – April 5, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 28, 1999, THROUGH APRIL 5, 2004, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY MISINTERPRET A CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL.
Safety consequence
THE CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS MAY IMPROPERLY ACTIVATE THE ABS, INSTEAD OF DEACTIVATING THE ABS. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER EXPERIENCING A HARD PEDAL FEEL AND A DECREASE IN DECELERATION AT THE END OF THE STOP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2004. 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-327-4236.
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).
Other International 3000 model years
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