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2003 International 4300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2003 International 4300, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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complaints citing a crash / fire

4 safety recalls for the 2003 International 4300

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 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…

  4. 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…

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 International 4300 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 85,404 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 international 4300. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the brakes were engaged and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a sign. A police”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2015 · Service brakes

“Tl*the company owns a 2003 international 4300. The contact was waiting for a tire mechanic to arrive when he noticed smoke underneath the wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire on june 10, 2008”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 14, 2008 · Electrical system

Compare International 4300 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every International 4300 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 International 430010
1998 International 430010
1999 International 430010
2002 International 430095
2003 International 430048
2004 International 430024
2005 International 430024
2006 International 430034
2007 International 430044
2008 International 430051
2009 International 430061
2010 International 430061
2011 International 430071
2012 International 430022
2013 International 430012
2018 International 430020

Checking a specific 2003 International 4300

How do I know if my 2003 International 4300 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2003 International 4300; 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 02V095000).

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

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.