NHTSA vehicle safety data

2008 International 4000 Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 International 4000 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 International 4000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 International 4000 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 International 4000, describing incidents dated December 12, 2014.

Most-cited components

Seat Belts 1 complaint
Seats 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10668049 · Filed December 23, 2014
2008 MEDTEC AMBULANCE THAT HAS FAILURE OF THE STREET SIDE INTERIOR WALL AND CABINETS. THE ENTIRE WALL AND CABINETRY WERE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY DURING NEW CONSTRUCTION AND NOW HAVE FAILED TO WHERE THEY ARE FALLING OFF THE CEILING AND HAVE BUCKLED AWAY FROM THE EXTERIOR SHELL OF THE AMBULANCE. SEAT…

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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.

FRONT AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS

NHTSA #08V146000 · Suspension — Front — Wheel Bearing · NHTSA notice

Reported March 26, 2008 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 330 vehicles

International campaign 08504 · Owners notified May 23, 2008 · Vehicles built December 3, 2007 – January 25, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 330 MY 2008-2009 4000 SERIES TRUCKS AND 3000 RE, FBC, AND SFC BUSES. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SUBASSEMBLY OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUBS RESULTED IN THE BEARINGS BEING INADEQUATELY LUBRICATED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS TO OVERHEAT WHICH CAN RESULT IN BEARING SPALLING, SEIZING, OR RELATED DAMAGE.

Safety consequence

SUCH DAMAGE MAY RESULT IN WHEEL LOCKUP OR FRONT WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE HIGHWAY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING TO THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE AND/OR PROPERLY LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 08504.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

DASH CONTROL VALVES/BENDIX MV-3

NHTSA #08V097000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Air · NHTSA notice

Reported February 29, 2008 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 579 vehicles

International campaign 08503 · Owners notified May 9, 2008 · Vehicles built January 15, 2008 – February 13, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 AND PROSTAR TRACTOR/TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AREA. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE RUBBER DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO BECOME LODGED IN THE BODY OPENING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

Safety consequence

IF THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BECOMES LODGED, IN THE EVENT OF A PRIMARY RESERVOIR FAILURE, AIR PRESSURE CAN LEAK PAST THE LODGED DOUBLE CHECK VALVE THEREBY DEPLETING THE SECONDARY RESERVOIR, CAUSING REDUCED ABILITY FOR MODULATING THE SERVICE EMERGENCY BRAKES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 08503.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 International 4000. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 International 4000.

Seat Belts; Seats

ODI #10668049

Incident: December 12, 2014 · Filed: December 23, 2014

2008 MEDTEC AMBULANCE THAT HAS FAILURE OF THE STREET SIDE INTERIOR WALL AND CABINETS. THE ENTIRE WALL AND CABINETRY WERE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY DURING NEW CONSTRUCTION AND NOW HAVE FAILED TO WHERE THEY ARE FALLING OFF THE CEILING AND HAVE BUCKLED AWAY FROM THE EXTERIOR SHELL OF THE AMBULANCE. SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS WERE ALSO FOUND TO BE FASTENED INTO 3/4" PLYWOOD ONLY. THESE WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIRED DOT AND AND PULL TESTING AND WOULD HAVE FAILED GROSSLY IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CORPORATION HAS FAILED TO STAND BEHIND THIS PRODUCT, STATING THAT IT DOES NOT FALL UNDER ANY WARRANTY CLAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AS IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY FOR EMERGENCY CREWS AND PATIENTS ALIKE. ACTION OR INVOLVEMENT IS BEING REQUESTED FROM THE NHTSA FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND ALSO OTHERS THAT ARE STILL IN SERVICE THAT MAY VERY LIKELY HAVE THE SAME DEFICIENCIES AND BE A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Other International 4000 model years

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