Total Complaints
2 filings
INTERNATIONAL 4000 · model year
2008 INTERNATIONAL 4000
2 NHTSA complaints, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2008INTERNATIONAL4000 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 4000 is seat belts with 1 filings, followed by seats (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 22 investigation files overlapping the 2008 4000. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
Recalls (3)
08V09700029/02/2008
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 AND PROSTAR TRACTOR/TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AREA. THIS CONDITION
08V14600026/03/2008
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 330 MY 2008-2009 4000 SERIES TRUCKS AND 3000 RE, FBC, AND SFC BUSES. A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SUBASSEMBLY OF THE FRONT AXLE WHEEL HUBS RESULTED IN THE BEARINGS BEING INADEQUATELY LUBRICATED. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS TO OVERHEAT WHICH CAN RE
08V25800005/06/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATERIAL THAT ENCAPSULATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE POWER MODULE MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY SE
Recent Complaints
20141223SEAT BELTS
2008 MEDTEC AMBULANCE THAT HAS FAILURE OF THE STREET SIDE INTERIOR WALL AND CABINETS. THE ENTIRE WALL AND CABINETRY WERE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY DURING NEW CONSTRUCTION AND NOW HAVE FAILED TO WHERE THEY ARE FALLING OFF THE CEILING AND HAVE BUCKLED AWAY FROM THE EXTERIOR SHELL OF THE AMBULANCE. SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS WERE ALSO FOUND TO BE FASTENED INTO 3/4" PLYWOOD ONLY. THESE WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIRED DOT AND AND PULL TESTING AND WOULD HAVE FAILED GROSSLY IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CORPORATION HAS FAILED TO STAND BEHIND THIS PRODUCT, STATING THAT IT DOES NOT FALL UNDER ANY WARRANTY CLAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AS IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY FOR EMERGENCY CREWS AND PATIENTS ALIKE. ACTION OR INVOLVEMENT IS BEING REQUESTED FROM THE NHTSA FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND ALSO OTHERS THAT ARE STILL IN SERVICE THAT MAY VERY LIKELY HAVE THE SAME DEFICIENCIES AND BE A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Mileage: 64,289
20141223SEATS
2008 MEDTEC AMBULANCE THAT HAS FAILURE OF THE STREET SIDE INTERIOR WALL AND CABINETS. THE ENTIRE WALL AND CABINETRY WERE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY DURING NEW CONSTRUCTION AND NOW HAVE FAILED TO WHERE THEY ARE FALLING OFF THE CEILING AND HAVE BUCKLED AWAY FROM THE EXTERIOR SHELL OF THE AMBULANCE. SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS WERE ALSO FOUND TO BE FASTENED INTO 3/4" PLYWOOD ONLY. THESE WILL NOT MEET THE REQUIRED DOT AND AND PULL TESTING AND WOULD HAVE FAILED GROSSLY IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CORPORATION HAS FAILED TO STAND BEHIND THIS PRODUCT, STATING THAT IT DOES NOT FALL UNDER ANY WARRANTY CLAUSE FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AS IT IS CLEARLY A SAFETY FOR EMERGENCY CREWS AND PATIENTS ALIKE. ACTION OR INVOLVEMENT IS BEING REQUESTED FROM THE NHTSA FOR THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND ALSO OTHERS THAT ARE STILL IN SERVICE THAT MAY VERY LIKELY HAVE THE SAME DEFICIENCIES AND BE A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Mileage: 64,289
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4000 have?▼
The 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4000 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4000?▼
Yes, the 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4000 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4000?▼
The most-complained component for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4000 is SEAT BELTS with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SEATS.
Is the 2008 INTERNATIONAL 4000 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.