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International 3800 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints across 4 model years of the International 3800 (1990–2004). The most-complained-about year is 2002.

7
safety recalls, all years
7
owner complaints, all years
1990
year with most recalls
2002
year with most complaints

Pick your International 3800 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 International 380021
2003 International 380030
2002 International 380024
1990 International 380042

What International 3800 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The 2002 model year has the most, with 4.

All International 3800 recalls (7)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International 3800, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Wheel speed sensor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 04V269000 Reported 81,883 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ECU) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.

    Remedy: International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began august 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  2. Pump (steering)

    NHTSA 04V250000 Reported 5,999 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain school and transit buses the studs used to secure the power steering pump to the engine block can fail, resulting in engine oil leakage and complete loss of power steering. The power steering pump is designed to provide power assist to both the steering system and the hydraulic braking system. Should stud failure cause the…

    Remedy: International will notify its customers and all vehicles will be inspected and any suspect studs will be replaced. Owner notification began september 24,2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on…

    Model years: 2003, 2004

  3. Disc (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V062000 Reported 35,074 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.

    Remedy: International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2004.

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  4. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 96V192000 Reported 171,638 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    These buses have a turn signal lever that will not operate consistently in the lane change mode if the lever is not moved to the position where resistance to movement is felt.

    Remedy: Operators will be mailed information concerning the proper method of using turn signals. A decal will also be provided to be placed on the instrument panel of each bus.

    Model years: 1990

  5. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 95V127000 Reported 21,742 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    The wire end of the hand throttle cable passes through a split plastic grommet in the accelerator rod. This wire can work through the slot in the grommet and become lodged between the grommet and the edge of the hole in the accelerator rod.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair buses by installing a new cable grommet without a slot; install a new cable stop; and readjust the throttle cable.

    Model years: 1990

  6. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 92V102000 Reported 185,000 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

    The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.

    Remedy: Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with FMVSS 301.

    Model years: 1990

  7. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 89V224000 Reported 10,459 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR INTL CORP.

    The throttle valve inside the hydraulic brake booster may deform from buildup of heat and pressure and close-off fluid return ports.

    Remedy: Replace brake booster assembly.

    Model years: 1990

Other International models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.