2004 International 7400 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2004 International 7400. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2004 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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Structure
On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
Remedy: As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. As soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. An…
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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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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.
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Parking brake
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." a standard fitting was installed in place of a single check valve on the park brake relay valve.
Remedy: Dealers will install the check valve. Owner notification began on may 3, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
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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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 International 7400. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
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 2004 International 7400
How do I know if my 2004 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 04V144000).
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.