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2004 International 1300fbc problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2004 International 1300fbc — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other 1300fbc years?

1300fbc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted1 complaint2004: 1 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints
1300fbc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 International 1300fbc problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1100%

Does the 2004 International 1300fbc have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V189000BrakesJune 2, 2006 · 9,823 units

Defect

CERTAIN MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 CE AND BE SCHOOL BUSES AND 1300 AND 3300 MODEL VEHICLE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED BY IC CORPORATION BETWEEN MARCH 17, 2004, AND MAY 15, 2006. THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM MAY ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS UNDER NORMAL OPERATION. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS BROUGHT TO A STOP, THE ACTIVATION MAY OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING OR INPUT FROM THE DRIVER AND MAY STRAND THE VEHICLE IN AN ACTIVE LANE. THE SPRING APPLIED, HYDRAULIC RELEASE (SAHR) PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR COULD EXPERIENCE A HYDRAULIC LOCK CONDITION THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THE PARK BRAKE TO APPLY.

Consequence

SHOULD THE PARK BRAKE ACTIVATE AND STRAND THE VEHICLE, IT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. SHOULD THE PARK BRAKE NOT APPLY, A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY CAN OCCUR AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IC CORPORATION AT 800-322-2884 OR OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*- THE CONTACT CALLED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TRAVEL CENTER OF AMERICA(TA) LOCATED IN NASHVILLE, TN. AT EXIT 48 OFF I-24 ACROSS THE TITANS FOOTBALL . THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE TA VIOLATED THE 10 HOUR RULE. THE CONTACT STATES HE ARRIVED AT 11:00AM AT THE TA AND AFTER 4-6 HOURS OF SLEEP THEY TOLD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 17, 2006

2004 International 1300fbc — common questions

Is the 2004 International 1300fbc reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 International 1300fbc have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 International 1300fbc. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.