Safety Recalls of International Harvester 4300 Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the International Harvester 4300. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the International Harvester 4300.

NHTSA Recall #: 74V114000; Jul. 16, 1974

Recalled Vehicles: 1973 International Harvester 4200, 1974 International Harvester 4200, 1973 International Harvester 4300, 1974 International Harvester 4300, 1973 International Harvester CO4070, 1974 International Harvester CO4070, 1973 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1974 International Harvester Fleetstar Series, 1973 International Harvester Paystar Series, 1974 International Harvester Paystar Series
Component: WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 72V223000; Sep. 11, 1972

Recalled Vehicles: 1970 International Harvester 4200, 1971 International Harvester 4200, 1972 International Harvester 4200, 1970 International Harvester 4300, 1971 International Harvester 4300, 1972 International Harvester 4300
Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 72V031000; Jan. 7, 1972

Recalled Vehicles: 1971 International Harvester 4200, 1972 International Harvester 4200, 1971 International Harvester 4300, 1972 International Harvester 4300
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 04V306000; Jun. 30, 2004

This could cause an electrical short and/or fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 International 7300, 2002 International 7300, 2003 International 7300, 2004 International 7300, 2002 International 7400, 2003 International 7400, 2004 International 7400, 2001 International 7500, 2002 International 7500, 2003 International 7500, 2004 International 7500, 2002 International 7600, 2003 International 7600, 2004 International 7600, 2003 International 7700, 2004 International 7700, 2001 International 8500, 2002 International 8500, 2003 International 8500, 2004 International 8500, 2002 International 8600, 2003 International 8600, 2004 International 8600, 2000 International Harvester 4300, 2001 International Harvester 4300, 2000 International Harvester 4400, 2001 International Harvester 4400, 2001 International Harvester 7400
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 03V317000; Aug. 27, 2003

If the primary air circuit is damaged, the brakes will not apply when the brake pedal is depressed increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 International 4200, 2002 International 4200, 2003 International 4200, 2002 International 4300, 2003 International 4300, 2002 International 4400, 2003 International 4400, 2001 International Harvester 4300, 2001 International Harvester 4400
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Recall Summary: Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " the primary and secondary air supply hoses from the foot valve to the primary and secondary air tanks were improperly routed at the tank. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Harvester 4300 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 30, 2004   Electrical System:battery:cables 18,545
Aug. 27, 2003   Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 686
Apr. 29, 2003   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 15,354
Feb. 25, 2003   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc 35,074
Jul. 12, 2002   Power Train:clutch Assembly 13,052
Oct. 3, 2001   Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 13,492
Jun. 26, 2001   Unknown Or Other 957
Jul. 16, 1974   Wheels:center Section 300
Sep. 11, 1972   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 6,700
Jan. 7, 1972   Steering:linkages 350


Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Harvester 4300 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2001 International Harvester 4300 7
2000 International Harvester 4300 3
1974 International Harvester 4300 1
1973 International Harvester 4300 1
1972 International Harvester 4300 2
1971 International Harvester 4300 2
1970 International Harvester 4300 1