8
recalls
The International 4000 has 8 recalls covering 68,973 vehicles as reported; model year 2009 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2009: 3
Units affected
69K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the International 4000, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine1
- Equipment1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Structure1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Complaints
- 5
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the International 4000 by component
- Service brakes, air2 · 6,444 units
- Suspension2 · 2,493 units
- Electrical system1 · 52K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 7,068 units
- Parking brake1 · 579 units
- Wheels1 · 801 units
International 4000 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2008 | IC CE, HC, Hccb; IC BUS CE and 8 more (2002-2009): Electrical systemNo. 08V258000 | Fire | 51,588 |
| Mar 26, 2008 | International 3000 RE, 4000, FBC, SFC (2008-2009): SuspensionNo. 08V146000 | Crash risk | 330 |
| Feb 29, 2008 | International 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000 and 2 more (2008-2009): Parking brakeNo. 08V097000 | Crash risk | 579 |
| May 27, 2005 | International 3200, 4000, 7000, 8000 (2006): Service brakes, airNo. 05V241000 | Crash risk | 3,288 |
| Sep 28, 2004 | International 3300, 4000, CE (2005): Exterior lightingNo. 04V472000 | Crash risk | 7,068 |
| May 21, 2003 | International 4000, 8000, 9000; International Harvester 4000 and 2 more (1998-2002): SuspensionNo. 03V193000 | Fire | 2,163 |
| Sep 20, 2002 | International 2000, 4000, 5000, 7000 and 2 more (2002-2003): Service brakes, airNo. 02V241002 | Other or not stated | 3,156 |
| May 10, 2002 | International 1000, 3000, 4000, 9300 SFA and 6 more (1986-2001): WheelsNo. 02V137000 | Other or not stated | 801 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2009 International 4000 recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2009 International 4000. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the International 4000 have?
8 recalls cover the International 4000, for 68,973 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, air (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the International 4000?
Engine: named in 1 of the 5 safety complaints about the International 4000, then equipment (1). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.