NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 International 7400 Recalls & Complaints
The 2002 International 7400 has 5 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 2002 International 7400. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2002 International 7400 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 International 7400, describing incidents dated September 6, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10202027 · Filed
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND OIL IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RAIL. ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY. THE LEAK RESUMED WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN JULY OF…
FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL
NHTSA #05V188000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported April 28, 2005 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 4,616 vehicles
International campaign 05511 · Owners notified August 5, 2005 · Vehicles built October 10, 2001 – March 21, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED FIFTH WHEEL SLIDES AND AN MSVA 7-PACK ACCESSORY CONTROLLER, THE 7-PACK CAN ALLOW WATER TO CONTAMINATE ITS CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL.
Safety consequence
IF THE SLIDE CONTROL ACTUATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, MOMENTUM FROM THE TRAILER CAN CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO SLIDE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MSVA 7-PACK TO A LESS WATER INTENSIVE ENVIRONMENT. A NEW MSVA 7-PACK BASE, THAT HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION, AND ALL AIR ACCESSORY SOLENOIDS WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO.05511. 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.
INTERNATIONAL/BATTERY CABLE
NHTSA #04V306000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery — Cables · NHTSA notice
Reported June 30, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 18,545 vehicles
International campaign 04510 · Owners notified August 16, 2004 · Vehicles built August 15, 2001 – May 20, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
INTERNATIONAL/UNIVERSAL JOINT
NHTSA #04V144000 · Power Train — Driveline — Universal Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported March 22, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 2,021 vehicles
International campaign 04504 · Owners notified April 29, 2004 · Vehicles built September 27, 2001 – March 8, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4 OR 6X6 CAPABILITY, THE UNIVERSAL JOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT AND DRIVE AXLE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE OIL FILTER UNDER CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF COMPLETE ENGINE OIL WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN AND INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHORTER OIL FILTER AND ADAPTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 29, 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 AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04504.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 104/WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP
NHTSA #03V161000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer · NHTSA notice
Reported April 29, 2003 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 15,354 vehicles
International campaign 01516 · Owners notified June 27, 2003 · Vehicles built October 24, 2000 – October 15, 2001 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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).
Safety consequence
ANY RESULTANT REDUCED VISIBILITY COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
INTERNATIONAL/FUEL LINE ROUTING
NHTSA #02V205000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported July 26, 2002 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Potentially affected: 1,066 vehicles
International campaign 02509 · Owners notified December 20, 2002 · Vehicles built July 19, 2001 – July 16, 2002 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE FUEL LINE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A TURBO CHARGER OUTLET/EXHAUST PIPE. IF AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION OCCURS BETWEEN THE FUEL HARNESS AND THE EXHAUST PIPE, THE FUEL LINE INSIDE THE REFLECTIVE HEAT WRAP COULD MELT DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Safety consequence
THE MELTING OF THE LINE COULD RESULT IN IMMEDIATE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER ROUTING OF THE FUEL HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS IS ROUTED NEAR THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, A NEW FUEL HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 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).
Other International 7400 model years
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