INTERNATIONAL 5900I PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS
Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of INTERNATIONAL 5900I recalls and defective parts found
on INTERNATIONAL 5900I automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized
to order the INTERNATIONAL 5900I manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle
equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design,
structure, body, or performance.
Most Recent Recalls For INTERNATIONAL 5900I
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| 2003-2008 INTERNATIONAL 5900I | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Units affected: 9527 | NAVISTAR, INC Report Date: 2009-10-05 |
| Summary: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2003 AND DECEMBER 21, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINES. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION (VVA) OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. |  |
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| 2007-2010 INTERNATIONAL 5900I | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES Units affected: 45 | NAVISTAR, INC Report Date: 2009-06-01 |
| Summary: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 45 MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2007 AND MAY 15, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 008875 SEALED BATTERY CABLES. THE PLASTIC COVER THAT SEALS THE TERMINAL OF THE CAB FEED BATTERY CABLE MAY PREVENT PROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE FUSE OR BATTERY TERMINAL POST RESULTING IN AN OPEN OR UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT. |  |
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| 2006-2008 INTERNATIONAL 5900I | PARKING BRAKE Units affected: 10882 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION Report Date: 2007-07-24 |
| Summary: ON CERTAIN 6X4 OR 6X6 TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES OR TRACTORS WITH AIR BRAKES AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON. |  |
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| 2007 INTERNATIONAL 5900I | SUSPENSION Units affected: 87 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION Report Date: 2006-10-11 |
| Summary: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE ROD END CASTINGS MAY BE BRITTLE. A BRITTLE ROD END CASTING MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING THE VEHICLES' REAR AXLES TO BECOME MISALIGNED. |  |
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| 2002-2006 INTERNATIONAL 5900I | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Units affected: 2 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION Report Date: 2005-12-21 |
| Summary: CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION (TRIDEMS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AS-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD. |  |
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