International recalls — page 6
271 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect International vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 31, 2026.
- Nov 15, 2002Safety2003 International 9100I, 2003 International 9200I, 2003 International 9400I and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS USED TO HOLD THE BRAKE SPIDERS OR BRAKE ANCHOR PLATES TIGHT TO THE AXLES WERE UNDER-TORQUED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES. IF THE CLAMP LOAD ON THE BOLTS IS NOT SUFFICIENT, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY MOVE WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED IN EITHER THE FORWARD OR REVERSE DIRECTION.
02V309000 · 252 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 25, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 International 9200, 2002–2003 International 9400, 2002–2003 International 9900 — Steering
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LOWER PORTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE UPPER END OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT MAY HAVE A MISSING OR LOOSE PINCH BOLT. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO OCCUR AT THE LOWER END OF THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AT THE STEERING GEAR CONNECTION.
02V265000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 20, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 International 3200, 2002–2003 International 4200, 2002–2003 International 4300 and 1 other model — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE CODES 04GAR, THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN POSITION WHEN SET. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS POSSIBILITY ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1) CRACKED OR BROKEN CAMS; (2) LOOSE OR BROKEN ANCHOR BOLTS; (3) INITIAL SHOE DIAMETER NOT SET PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PROGRESSIVE COMPONENT DAMAGE; (4) BENT ADJUSTER LEVERS THAT CANNOT FUNCTION; OR (5) AUTOMATIC ADJUSTER CABLES THAT ARE DISCONNECTED.
02V260000 · 11K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 20, 2002Safety2002–2003 International 2000, 2002–2003 International 4000, 2002–2003 International 5000 and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX TC-7 TRAILER CONTROL HAND-OPERATED VALVE WITH PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS. THE DELIVERY PORT IN THE VALVE BODY MAY BE PARTIALLY BLOCKED DUE TO A PROBLEM DURING THE MODING PROCESS.
02V241002 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 20, 2002Crash risk1994–2001 International Harvester RE Bus, 2002–2003 International RE Bus — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
02V004010 · 31K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jul 26, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 International 7300, 2002–2003 International 7400, 2002–2003 International 7500 — Fuel System, Gasoline
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.
02V205000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jul 26, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 International 3200, 2002–2003 International 4200 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL VT365 ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED AT INTERNATIONAL DIESEL OF ALABAMA. THE INJECTOR DRIVER MODULES (IDM) BUILT FOR THE VT365 ENGINES COULD HAVE MISSING VIBRATION DAMPING/RETENTION SHELLS AND A MISSING HOT-MELT PROCESS ON THE DC/DC BOARDS.
02V204000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jul 12, 2002Crash risk2000–2001 International Harvester 4300, 2000–2001 International Harvester 4400, 2002 International 4300 and 1 other model — Power Train
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, LOWER CLUTCH RODS WITH TURNBUCKLES ARE FAILING FROM FATIGUE NEAR THE TURNBUCKLE DUE TO BENDING FORCES EXPERIENCED DURING EACH CLUTCH PEDAL CYCLE.
02V174000 · 13K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- May 20, 2002Crash risk1998–2001 International Harvester 3000, 1998–2001 International Harvester FE, 1998–2001 International Harvester IC and 5 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
02V135001 · 39K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- May 20, 2002Crash risk1998–2001 International Harvester 2000, 1998–2001 International Harvester 4700, 1998–2001 International Harvester 4800 and 11 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
02V135002 · 109K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- May 10, 2002Safety1986–2001 International Harvester 1000, 1986–2001 International Harvester 3000, 1986–2001 International Harvester 4000 and 7 other models — Tires
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 195/75R22.5 TIRES MOUNTED ON 7.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE TIRES AND RIMS DO NOT MATCH.
02V137000 · 801 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Mar 22, 2002Safety2002–2003 International 4200, 2002–2003 International 4300, 2002–2003 International 4400 — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE COTTER PIN THAT GOES THROUGH THE DRAG LINK BALL STUD AT THE CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM IS MISSING. THIS PIN PREVENTS THE CASTLE NUT FROM LOOSENING.
02V095000 · 155 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Mar 22, 2002Fire risk2002 International 4200, 2002 International 4300, 2002 International 4400 — Electrical System
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ENGINE STARTERS (CODE 08WWN OR 08WWP) BUILT BY LEECE-NEVILLE. THESE STARTERS HAVE A DEFECTIVE TERMINAL ADAPTER STUD. THE STUD IS USED ONLY AT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CONNECTION TO THE STARTER SOLENOID. IT WAS DESIGNED TO BE SCREWED ON OVER THE EXISTING STUD TO INCREASE THE STUD DIAMETER TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGER SIZE OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TERMINAL. THE ADAPTER STUD WAS WEAKENED WHEN THE HOLE WAS DRILLED TOO DEEP.
02V094000 · 338 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Feb 15, 2002Safety2002 International 4300, 2002 International 4400 — Suspension
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH IROS REAR AIR SUSPENSIONS, DURING ASSEMBLY, FOUR BOLTS AND NUTS HOLDING THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER BUSHING BAR PINS TO THE MAIN SUPPORT MEMBER HANGERS WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
02V054000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Nov 15, 2001Safety2002 International 4300, 2002 International 4400 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS. AN INCORRECT GRADE 5 FLANGE-NUT WAS INSTALLED IN PLACE OF A GRADE 8 NUT AND FLAT WASHER ON THE YOKE PINCH BOLT THAT HOLDS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LOWER END OF THE I-SHAFT AND THE STEERING GEAR.
01V353000 · 558 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Aug 26, 2001Crash risk2000–2002 Amtran CS, 2000–2002 Amtran FE, 2000–2002 Amtran RE and 8 other models — Seats
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39-INCH FLIP SEATS. THE FLIP SEATS COULD BIND IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION AND NOT RETURN TO THE STORED POSITION WHEN NOT OCCUPIED. THE CUSHION FRAME SUPPORT BAR SLIDES OFF THE SEAT SUPPORT PAD, WHICH COULD RETAIN THE SEAT IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION.
01V269000 · 4K units · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Feb 1, 2001Crash risk1996–2001 International Harvester 8100, 1996–2001 International Harvester 9100, 1996–2001 International Harvester 9100I and 6 other models — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AIR BRAKE HALDEX AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, LONG STROKE BRAKE CHAMBERS, AND DANA BRAKES. THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER ANCHOR BRACKETS CAN FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE AND COMPLETELY SEPARATE, CAUSING THE SLACK ADJUSTERS TO FUNCTION AS MANUAL SLACK ADJUSTERS.
01V023000 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Feb 1, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 International Harvester Commercial, 2000–2001 International Harvester IC, 2000–2001 International 1652 — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STRIPPED CHASSIS AND COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN CAUSE DELAYED BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION DURING LIGHT BRAKING APPLICATIONS.
01V022000 · 957 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Sep 26, 2000Crash risk2000 International Harvester 4700, 2000 International 1652 — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 1000 OR 2400 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS. THESE TRANSMISSIONS CAN EXPERIENCE PARK PAWL TO REAR COVER INTERFERENCE DUE TO AN OUT OF FLATNESS CONDITION.
00V229004 · 4 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- Jun 6, 2000Crash risk2000 International Harvester 2574, 2000 International Harvester 8100, 2000 International Harvester 9100I and 3 other models — Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.
00V131005 · 223 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- May 23, 2000Crash risk1998–2000 International Harvester 9200, 1998–2000 International Harvester 9200I, 1998–2000 International Harvester 9300 and 4 other models — Equipment
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH INTERNATIONAL CODE 16SCH (LOWER BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT). INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED TO HOLD THE BUNK WEBBING RESTRAINT LATCH BRACKETS TO THE BUNK BASE.
00V149000 · 649 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE