2004 International 4300 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 International 4300, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 International 4300
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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Labels (equipment)
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and with part 567, 'certification.' the "complete vehicle" label with the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle weight rating (gawr), recommended tire size…
Remedy: Dealers will mail VIN specific labels and instructions for installation. If an owner does not wish to install the label, the vehicle may be taken to the dealer for installation without charge. This recall began on…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 International 4300 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,450 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This truck has been locking up, the front right wheel, for several years, the first time it had 28,000 miles , i have replaced sensors, and nothing helps, the ABS light stays on continually...every ti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2015 · Service brakes
“The international dt466e diesel motor that has cylinder liner o-ring seals that fail prematurely causing the antifreeze to be leaked into the oil causing the bearings in the motor to fail. The dt moto”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2010 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare International 4300 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International 4300 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2004 International 4300
How do I know if my 2004 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 04V193000).
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.
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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.