Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2005 International 4300.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiring problems | |
| Electrical System problems |
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 the consumer stated the wiring harness had friction breaks in numerous spots; along the frame and engine causing a short and caused the truck to shut down with no warning. The truck had to be towed to the dealer twice. Updated 07/22/jb.
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 state these truck are not allowed to even go out of state,they are investigate now,and no log is made to service these company trucks,the air bag never went off to save my husband,the tire tread separated on the front tire. My husband died as the result,please help!!.