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International 4200 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints across 14 model years of the International 4200 (1997–2010). The most-complained-about year is 2005.

16
safety recalls, all years
2
owner complaints, all years
2002
year with most recalls
2005
year with most complaints

Pick your International 4200 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 International 420010
2009 International 420020
2008 International 420031
2007 International 420020
2006 International 420030
2005 International 420031
2004 International 420020
2003 International 420070
2002 International 420070
2001 International 420020
2000 International 420010
1999 International 420010
1998 International 420010
1997 International 420010

What International 4200 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1.

All International 4200 recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International 4200, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 10V267000 Reported 2,085 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 international trucks and ic commercial buses manufactured from december 4, 2001 through december 14, 2009 equipped with international vt365 engines having engine calibration pan2pvr0, pan2pvr1, or pan2pwr. The engine normally responds to a failed open accelerator position sensor…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 1, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  2. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

    NHTSA 10V107000 Reported 29,460 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    Navistar has notified NHTSA of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

    Remedy: A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the…

    Model years: 2009

  3. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 10V104000 Reported 87 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    Navistar has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. The parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit (ECU)…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ECU free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

    Model years: 2008

  4. Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 07V179000 Reported 1,172 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7815.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  5. Parking brake

    NHTSA 05V368000 Reported 13,654 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    Certain my 2005 through 2006 international heavy trucks and ic corp ce school buses manufactured between june 4, 2004, and march 31, 2005. The anchor bolt that is the pivot point for the driveline parking brake shoes may fatigue and break as a result of an incorrect surface treatment.

    Remedy: International recall no. 00518. International will notify owner and replace the affected anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Customers may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2005, 2006

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

    NHTSA 05V297000 Reported 60 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain 4x2 medium duty trucks, a longer front hydraulic brake hose was substituted for the shorter, correct length hose.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake hoses and if a brake hose is the incorrect length, a new proper length hose will be installed. The recall began on june 24, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2006

  7. Hanger, bracket (suspension)

    NHTSA 04V508000 Reported 703 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain trucks built with iros rear air suspension systems, four rear suspension fasteners may not be tightened sufficiently. This hardware connects the main support members of the rear suspension to the hanger brackets.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all four bolts and tighten the bolts properly. The recall began on november 5, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2005

  8. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 04V193000 Reported 1,687 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the seat belt latch failed a quality review.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies. Owner notification is began on june 11, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-445-7825.

    Model years: 2004

  9. Compressor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V414000 Reported 924 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain trucks equipped with v8 engines and air brakes or air operated park brakes, a stand-off bracket was not installed. The bracket supports the copper air compressor discharge tube. Normal vehicle and engine vibration can cause the unsupported copper tube to fail at or near the air compressor connection.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the stand-off bracket as necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. Owners should contact international truck at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2002, 2003

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

    NHTSA 03V317000 Reported 686 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles. Owner notification will be completed by october 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003

  11. 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: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

  12. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 03V024000 Reported 146 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    Certain school buses and heavy duty trucks built with hydraulic brakes and an air powered parking brake (brake code 04gas) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the hydraulic brake monitor module was not installed on certain vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will install the hydraulic brake monitor module. Owner notification is began during february 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

    Model years: 2003

  13. Conventional (parking brake)

    NHTSA 02V260000 Reported 11,204 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    On certain medium and heavy duty trucks built with driveline parking brake codes 04gar, the parking brake assembly may not hold the vehicle in position when set. Factors contributing to this possibility are as follows: (1) cracked or broken cams; (2) loose or broken anchor bolts; (3) initial shoe diameter not set properly during…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the cam, lever, and bolt. Owner notification began december 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  14. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 02V204000 Reported 1,054 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    On certain school buses and heavy duty trucks built with international vt365 engines and manufactured at international diesel of alabama. The injector driver modules (idm) built for the vt365 engines could have missing vibration damping/retention shells and a missing hot-melt process on the DC/DC boards.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the idm modules. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

  15. Starter assembly (electrical system)

    NHTSA 02V094000 Reported 338 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    Certain trucks equipped with engine starters (code 08wwn or 08wwp) built by leece-neville. These starters have a defective terminal adapter stud. The stud is used only at the positive battery connection to the starter solenoid. It was designed to be screwed on over the existing stud to increase the stud diameter to accommodate the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the adapter stud. Owner notification began april 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2002

  16. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 02V095000 Reported 155 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    On certain trucks, the cotter pin that goes through the drag link ball stud at the connection to the pitman arm is missing. This pin prevents the castle nut from loosening.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install a cotter pin if it is missing. Owner notification began april 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

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.