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International 5500I Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 8 model years of the International 5500I (2003–2010).

5
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls

Pick your International 5500I model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 International 5500I10
2009 International 5500I10
2008 International 5500I30
2007 International 5500I40
2006 International 5500I20
2005 International 5500I20
2004 International 5500I10
2003 International 5500I10

All International 5500I recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International 5500I, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V386000 Reported 9,527 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    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.

    Remedy: Navistar is working with caterpillar to repair the engines free of charge. Please see 09e-020. The safety recall began on october 23, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

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

  2. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 09V195000 Reported 45 vehicles potentially affected NAVISTAR, INC

    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…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 3, 2009. Owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  3. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 07V374000 Reported 49 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.

    Remedy: Cummins, in conjunction with international, will conduct the remedy campaign. Cummins will install new ECM software. Owners can contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2007, 2008

  4. Suspension

    NHTSA 06V384000 Reported 87 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. If a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. The recall began on october 6, 2006.…

    Model years: 2007

  5. Webbing (seat belts)

    NHTSA 05V448000 Reported 125 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain heavy duty truck/tractors equipped with sears atlas series 35, 70, or 80 driver's seats, when the seats are in their lowest, most rearward adjusted position, they may chafe the seat belt tether that connects from the seat to the back of the cab.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for suspect seat codes and will replace the existing 12" seat tethers with new 13.5" tethers. The recall began on october 7, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Model years: 2005, 2006

Other International models

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.