2002 International 3800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2002 International 3800 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

2Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 International 3800 recalls

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor

Recall 04V269Jun 3, 200481,883 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc

Recall 03V062Feb 25, 200335,074 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 International 3800 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Steering1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2008-05-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INTERNATIONAL 3800. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY DECELERATED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. AFTER THE REPAIR, THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
2008-05-09, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INTERNATIONAL 3800. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY DECELERATED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. AFTER THE REPAIR, THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
2005-10-06, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: MR. BROOKS WORKS FOR A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI. HE RECEIVED 102 RECALLS FOR THE BUSES IN THE HARRISON COUNTY DISTRICT OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS CONCERNING ABS BRAKE FAILURE. THE RECALLS WERE FOR DIFFERENT FAILURES ON DIFFERENT SCHOOL BUSES. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 102 BUSES IN THIS DISTRICTREGARDING SAFETY DEFECTCORRECTIVE ACTIONS. THE ROCKING TRUCKING DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS, THE OTHER DEALERSHIP COULD NOT MAKE TIME TO DO REPAIR WORK AS INDICATED ON THE RECALL NOTICES. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY TOLD HIM TO CONTACT A LOCAL DEALER TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS, BUT THAT THEY COULD NOT MAKE THE DEALERSHIP PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE.
2002-09-10, Steering
THE PERSON IS IN CHARGE OF MAINTENANCE FOR SCHOOL BUSES RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 00V148000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02505 CONCERNING POWER STEERING PUMP. HAD A FLEET OF BUSES RANGING FROM 1997-2002. H. L. GAGE, NEAR WASHINGTON AVENUE IN ALBANY, NY HAD NOT RECEIVED PARTS AS OF JUNE 2002. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

2002 International 3800 questions

Does the 2002 International 3800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2002 International 3800: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 International 3800?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Steering (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 International 3800 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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