International 3200 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints across 15 model years of the International 3200 (1997–2011). The most-complained-about year is 2011.

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What International 3200 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The 2011 model year has the most, with 2.

• Service brakes2
• Structure: frame and members1

All International 3200 recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International 3200, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

   NHTSA 12V015000 Reported January 18, 2012 338 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

   Navistar is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 international 3200im, and model year 2007-2011, ic bus model hc buses, manufactured from august 16, 2004, through may 13, 2010. When the bus kneeling feature is activated, the rear brake line may be pinched by a frame member causing the rear brakes to drag.

   Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a clip to ensure that the brake line cannot be pinched. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 27, 2012. Owners may contact…

   Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

2. Vehicle speed control

   NHTSA 10V267000 Reported June 15, 2010 2,085 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

   Navistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2010 international trucks and ic commercial buses manufactured from december 4, 2001 through december 14, 2009 equipped with international vt365 engines having engine calibration pan2pvr0, pan2pvr1, or pan2pwr. The engine normally responds to a failed open accelerator position sensor…

   Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 1, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

   Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

3. 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)

   NHTSA 10V107000 Reported March 18, 2010 29,460 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

   Navistar has notified NHTSA of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

   Remedy: A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the…

   Model years: 2010

4. Service brakes, hydraulic

   NHTSA 10V104000 Reported March 16, 2010 87 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

   Navistar has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2010 and 2011 ic ce, hc, and be commercial buses and international 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and mxt trucks manufactured from november 19, 2003 through february 9, 2010. The parking brake may release if the brake system electronic control unit (ECU)…

   Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle's brake system ECU free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

   Model years: 2007, 2008

5. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

   NHTSA 09V101000 Reported March 30, 2009 7,521 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

   Navistar is recall 7,521 my 2009 international model trucks and my 2009 and 2010 ic school and transit buses manufactured from april 1, 2008 to december 12, 2008, equipped with a horton 2-speed fan drive, identified by feature code 12tht. The fasteners that connect the magnet brackets to the air chamber housing of the 2-speed engine fan…

   Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles by replacing the engine fan drive air chamber and magnet brackets free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2009. Owners may contact…

   Model years: 2009

6. Suspension: front

   NHTSA 08V619000 Reported November 24, 2008 977 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

   Navistar is recalling 977 my 2009 international 3200, 4100, 4300, 4400 trucks and ic bus hc commercial buses. The front axle bearings in some cases were not sufficiently lubricated during assembly which may result in bearing seizing or possible wheel separation.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front axle bearings. Bearings will be lubricated and replaced if required. The recall began on december 19, 2008. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

   Model years: 2009

7. Engine and engine cooling

   NHTSA 08V353000 Reported July 30, 2008 24,975 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

   Navistar is recalling 24,975 my 2003 through 2008 ic be, ce, hc, and re school and commercial buses and 2002 through 2008 international 3200 and 3300 model buses manufactured between september 21, 2001 through december 14, 2007, equipped with international vt365 engines. These vehicles may exhibit engine hard start, no start, or stall…

   Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and replace the idm fuse holder free of charge. The recall began on october 3, 2008. Owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.

   Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

8. Engine and engine cooling

   NHTSA 08V089000 Reported February 27, 2008 34,993 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

   International is recalling 34,993 my 2006-2008 school and transit buses and heavy duty trucks/tractors manufactured between june 1, 2006 and june 28, 2007, equipped with international dt466 or dt570 engines. The base plate of the engine oil cooler may crack allowing pressurized oil to leak into the engine compartment.

   Remedy: International will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on november 21, 2008. Owners may contact international at 800-448-7825.

   Model years: 2007, 2008

9. Parking brake

   NHTSA 05V368000 Reported August 26, 2005 13,654 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

   Certain my 2005 through 2006 international heavy trucks and ic corp ce school buses manufactured between june 4, 2004, and march 31, 2005. The anchor bolt that is the pivot point for the driveline parking brake shoes may fatigue and break as a result of an incorrect surface treatment.

   Remedy: International recall no. 00518. International will notify owner and replace the affected anchor bolts free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2005. Customers may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

   Model years: 2005, 2006

10. Foot control/valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 05V241000 Reported May 27, 2005 3,288 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain chassis, trucks, and tractors equipped with air brakes, the push rod that connects the brake pedal to the brake valve was manufactured incorrectly and could break under certain loading conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the push rods free of charge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2006

11. Hanger, bracket (suspension)

    NHTSA 04V508000 Reported October 27, 2004 703 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain trucks built with iros rear air suspension systems, four rear suspension fasteners may not be tightened sufficiently. This hardware connects the main support members of the rear suspension to the hanger brackets.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all four bolts and tighten the bolts properly. The recall began on november 5, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2005

12. Compressor (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V414000 Reported October 22, 2003 924 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain trucks equipped with v8 engines and air brakes or air operated park brakes, a stand-off bracket was not installed. The bracket supports the copper air compressor discharge tube. Normal vehicle and engine vibration can cause the unsupported copper tube to fail at or near the air compressor connection.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the stand-off bracket as necessary. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2003. Owners should contact international truck at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2002, 2003

13. Disc (service brakes)

    NHTSA 03V062000 Reported February 25, 2003 35,074 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.

    Remedy: International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2004.

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

14. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 03V024000 Reported January 28, 2003 146 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    Certain school buses and heavy duty trucks built with hydraulic brakes and an air powered parking brake (brake code 04gas) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." the hydraulic brake monitor module was not installed on certain vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will install the hydraulic brake monitor module. Owner notification is began during february 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

    Model years: 2003

15. Conventional (parking brake)

    NHTSA 02V260000 Reported September 20, 2002 11,204 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the cam, lever, and bolt. Owner notification began december 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

16. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 02V204000 Reported July 26, 2002 1,054 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the idm modules. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2002, 2003

Other International models

• 430037 complaints
• Prostar35 complaints
• School Bus21 complaints
• International17 complaints
• Ce16 complaints
• LT16 complaints
• 440010 complaints
• 30007 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.