2007–2008 International 7600 Recall: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPLIT SHAFT STYLE POWER TAKE OFF (PTO)…
NHTSA campaign 07V498000 · Power Train · filed Oct 24, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPLIT SHAFT STYLE POWER TAKE OFF (PTO), THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE DRIVE SHAFT FLANGES TO THE SPLIT SHAFT PTO MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
The risk
DRIVE SHAFT SEPARATION MAY HAPPEN WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD POSSIBLY GET INTO THE PATH OF OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE SPLIT SHAFT PTO FLANGE MOUNTING BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 07515. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 7600 | 2007, 2008 |
Related recalls
More International 7600 recalls
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- 2009–2011 International 1300 and 19 other models — NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL…
- 2008–2010 International 7600 — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2007–2008 International 5500I and 4 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISM…
- 2006–2008 International 5900I and 5 other models — ON CERTAIN 6X4 OR 6X6 TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES OR TRACTORS…
Other campaigns involving International vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V498000 (manufacturer number 07515). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.