NHTSA Recall 03V161000: Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15,354 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the International 4300.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V161000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01516 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
| Report received | April 29, 2003 |
| Owner notification | June 27, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain heavy duty trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems." due to the design of the windshield washer pump motor circuit, the system's ability to function is impaired when it is full of frozen water and the pump motor shaft is locked or frozen (cannot rotate).
Safety risk
Any resultant reduced visibility could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new 10 amp fuse in place of the 5 amp fuse and a new 10 amp label will be placed over the original 5 amp designation on the fuse panel label. Owner notification began on june 27, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no. 01516.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V161000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 4300 | 2002 |
| International 4400 | 2002 |
| International 7300 | 2001, 2002 |
| International 7400 | 2002 |
| International Harvester 4300 | 2001 |
| International Harvester 4400 | 2001 |
| International Harvester 7400 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.