CarRecallWatchThe 2005 International 4300 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).
2005 International 4300 recalls
Most common 2005 International 4300 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
LEETE TIRE CO.SENT MY HUSBAND ON A OUT OF STATE CALL TO TOW A VEHICLE TO N.C.COMING BACK INTERSTATE 85 NORTH THE TOW TRUCK ENDING UP RUNNING OFF THE ROAD INTO THE WOODS AND CAUGHT FIRE,LOOKED LIKE EXPLODED,KILLED MY HUSBAND AND HIS BODY BURNED IN FLAMES.FRIDAY BEFORE THE FATAL ACCIDENT MY HUSBAND ASK FOR TWO NEW TIRES ON HIS TOW TRUCK FOR THE ONES ON IT WERE BADLY WORN,HIS BOSS JUST SWAPPED THE TIRES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON EACH FRONT SIDE,THIS TRUCK HAD 1 HALF MILLION MILES ON IT,LEETE DOES THEIR OWN INSPECTIONS,AND DOES NOT KEEP THEIR EMPLOYEES SAFE,THE BOSS WAREN STRUM GETS A BONUS EACH MONTH IF HE DOESNT HAVE TO FIX OR REPLACES ANY THING ON THE EMPLOYEES COMPANY TRUCKS,FED.MOTOR CARRIER ST
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 INTERNATIONAL 4300 DUMP TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD SLIP INTO IDLE MODE AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THERE WERE NUMEROUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000. UPDATED 7/16/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE WIRING HARNESS HAD FRICTION BREAKS
PLEASE ADVISE WHERE I MIGHT FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCKS. THE DUMP BED BROKE AWAY FROM THE FRAME OF MY FATHER'S TRUCK. WE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. MODEL # INTERNATIONAL TRUCK 4300 SBA 4X2 THANK YOU FOR ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN PROVIDE. *NM
PREMATURE AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR ON 2005 4300 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, AS WELL AS 203 AND 2004, TO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ONLY. SEVEN OUT OF NINE INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS SHOWED THIS PATTERN. THREE OUT OF FOUR 2005 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS HAD CRITICAL PAD WEAR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ONLY, RESULTING IN LITTLE OR NO REMAINING PAD LEFT WHILE ALL OTHER BRAKING POINTS HAD EXTENDED LIFE REMAINING. LOCAL INTERNATIONAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT MAINTAINED THAT CONDITION WAS CRITICAL WITH BRAKING SYSTEM COMMING APART.THIS OCCURRED ON A 2005 INTERNATIONAL WITH JUST 46,000 ROAD MILES. *AK
2005 International 4300 questions
Does the 2005 International 4300 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2005 International 4300: Parking Brake; Suspension:Front:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Hanger,Bracket. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 International 4300?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 International 4300 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.