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2004 International 4400 Recalls & Complaints

The 2004 International 4400 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 4400. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2004 International 4400 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 International 4400, describing incidents dated February 28, 2006 to January 15, 2015.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10676321 · Filed

    MASSIVE FUEL LEAK UNDER TRUCK CAB. THIS WAS CAUSED BY FUEL RETURN LINE COMING OFF BACK OF ENGINE. PLASTIC CLIP THAT IS NOT SECURELY FASTENED IS FACTORY DESIGN. VERY UNSAFE IN MY OPINION. *TR

  • ODI #10436224 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4400 DT466. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND SHUT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE BUILDING ALSO BURNED DOWN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…

  • ODI #10152335 · Filed

    DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHUTTING THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE BOTTOM LINER O-RING PROPELLED THROUGH THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER. THE RADIATOR FLUID DRAINED INTO THE OIL WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE SEIZURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE ENGINE WAS OVER HAULED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED…

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Obstructed Back-Up Lights/ FMVSS 108

NHTSA #23V353000 · Exterior Lighting — Back Up Lights · NHTSA notice

Reported May 18, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 32,880 vehicles

Repair completion: 34.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23514 · Owners notified May 6, 2024

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

INTERNATIONAL/FRONT CAB BRACKETS

NHTSA #04V569000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 17,443 vehicles

International campaign 05502 · Owners notified April 8, 2005 · Vehicles built January 16, 2004 – November 1, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE FRONT OF THE CAB TO THE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT.

Safety consequence

THESE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE USE AND FALL OUT. THIS MAY LEAD TO THE CAB SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE'S CHASSIS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

AS AN INTERIM ACTION, DEALERS WILL PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE EXISTING CAB MOUNTING BOLTS AND REPLACE ANY MISSING BOLTS. AS SOON AS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SIXTEEN BOLTS AND TIGHTEN THEM PROPERLY. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 11, 2005. ANOTHER LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS ON APRIL 8, 2005, AS SOON AS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 05502 (04521 INTERIM ACTION).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

INTERNATIONAL/FMVSS 120/VIN LABELS

NHTSA #04V414000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported August 25, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 202 vehicles

International campaign 04513 · Owners notified September 8, 2004 · Vehicles built May 24, 2004 – July 26, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 (GAWR), RECOMMENDED TIRE SIZE AND TIRE PRESSURE WAS NOT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO.04513.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Other International 4400 model years

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