NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 International 4400 Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 International 4400 has 4 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 2005 International 4400. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2005 International 4400 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 International 4400, describing incidents dated May 18, 2012.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10459260 · Filed May 22, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4400 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE POSITIVE SIDE CABLE WIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE…

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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.

PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT/BOSCH

NHTSA #05V368000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported August 26, 2005 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 13,654 vehicles

International campaign 05518 · Owners notified October 14, 2005 · Vehicles built June 4, 2004 – March 31, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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/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/HANGER BRACKET

NHTSA #04V508000 · Suspension — Front — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly — Hanger,Bracket · NHTSA notice

Reported October 27, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 703 vehicles

International campaign 04520 · Owners notified November 5, 2004 · Vehicles built August 23, 2004 – October 1, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04520. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 International 4400. 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 2005 International 4400.

Engine and Engine Cooling; Electrical System

ODI #10459260

Incident: May 18, 2012 · Filed: May 22, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4400 TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE POSITIVE SIDE CABLE WIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD LIKELY RECUR BECAUSE OF CORROSIVE FUMES THAT WERE EMITTED FROM THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 110,118. UPDATED 10/11/12

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