2004 International 3800 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 International 3800, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 International 3800
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheel speed sensor (service brakes)
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…
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Pump (steering)
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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 International 3800 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The consumer received a recall for the brakes on the bus, however the consumer had not been able to have the repairs done since the part was not available. *ak recall campaign# 04v269000. *sc *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 23, 2005 · Service brakes, air
Compare International 3800 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International 3800 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 International 3800 | 4 | 2 |
| 2002 International 3800 | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 International 3800 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 International 3800 | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 International 3800
How do I know if my 2004 International 3800 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 International 3800; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised International dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V250000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other International models
- 430037 complaints
- Prostar35 complaints
- School Bus21 complaints
- International17 complaints
- Ce16 complaints
- LT16 complaints
- 440010 complaints
- 30007 complaints
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.