2001 International Harvester 7400, 2001–2004 International 7300, 2002–2004 International 7400 and 1 other model Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DT466 OR DT530 1308 STYLE ENGINES AND 4X4…
NHTSA campaign 04V144000 · Power Train · filed Mar 22, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF COMPLETE ENGINE OIL WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE SHUTTING DOWN AND INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 04504.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester | 7400 | 2001 |
| International | 7300 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| International | 7400 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| International | 7500 | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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Other campaigns involving International Harvester vehicles
- 1999–2001 International Harvester 1552 and 18 other models — ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK MODEL VEHICLES…
- 1996–2001 International Harvester 9100 and 13 other models — ON CERTAIN CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH PRO-SLEEPER…
- 1999–2001 International Harvester 4800 and 1 other model — ON CERTAIN 4X4 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FABCO TC-200…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V144000 (manufacturer number 04504). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.