INTERNATIONAL 7400 · model year

2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400

2 NHTSA complaints, and 5 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2002INTERNATIONAL7400 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 2002 7400 is fuel system, diesel with 1 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel (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 5 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 2002 7400. 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

Total Complaints

2 filings

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

ComponentCount
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1

Recalls (5)

04V30600030/06/2004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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.

03V16100029/04/2003

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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

05V18800028/04/2005

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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.

02V20500026/07/2002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE FUEL LINE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO A TURBO CHARGER OUTLET/EXHAUST PIPE. IF AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION OCCURS BETWEEN THE FUEL HARNESS AND THE EXHAUST PIPE, THE FUEL LINE INSIDE THE REFLECTIVE HEAT WRAP COULD MELT DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT.

04V14400022/03/2004

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

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.

Recent Complaints

20070906FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND OIL IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RAIL. ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY. THE LEAK RESUMED WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN JULY OF 2007. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STARTER NEAR SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PARTS. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,983 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,590.

Mileage: 23,590

20070906ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND OIL IN THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RAIL. ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2006, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY. THE LEAK RESUMED WHEN THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN JULY OF 2007. THE FAILURE OCCURS WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE STARTER NEAR SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PARTS. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,983 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,590.

Mileage: 23,590

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 have?
The 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400?
Yes, the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 has 5 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400?
The most-complained component for the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 is FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
Is the 2002 INTERNATIONAL 7400 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.