2003 International 7400 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2003 International 7400, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2003 International 7400
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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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
On certain vehicles equipped with air operated fifth wheel slides and an msva 7-pack accessory controller, the 7-pack can allow water to contaminate its circuit board. This could result in inadvertent operation of the fifth wheel slide control.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. A new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge.…
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Cables (electrical system)
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with international dt530, cummins, or caterpillar i-6 engines, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for any chafing. If there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the saddle clamp installed. The…
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Universal joint (power train)
On certain trucks equipped with dt466 or dt530 1308 style engines and 4x4 or 6x6 capability, the universal joint between the front drive shaft and drive axle could come in contact with the engine oil filter under certain braking conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will install a shorter oil filter and adapter. Owner notification is expected to begin april 29, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain heavy duty trucks, the fuel line is routed too close to a turbo charger outlet/exhaust pipe. If an interference condition occurs between the fuel harness and the exhaust pipe, the fuel line inside the reflective heat wrap could melt due to excessive heat.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of the fuel harness. If the harness is routed near the exhaust system, a new fuel harness will be installed. Owner notification began december 27, 2002. Owners who…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 International 7400 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Hello, i'm just trying to make contact with a question about trucks with air brakes. There seem to always be colored air lines, 4 - 5 colors. Are there any guidelines as to where each color goes or a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 20, 2014 · Service brakes
Compare International 7400 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International 7400 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 International 7400 | 5 | 1 |
| 2003 International 7400 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 International 7400 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 International 7400 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 International 7400 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 International 7400 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 International 7400 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 International 7400 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 International 7400 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 International 7400 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 International 7400 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 International 7400 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 International 7400 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 International 7400 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 International 7400
How do I know if my 2003 International 7400 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 7400; 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 02V205000).
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.