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2003 International 5600I Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2003 International 5600I. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2003 International 5600I

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  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.

  2. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 05V569000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will change the air hosing (to 3/4" diameter) from the air tank; air hosing (to 3/4") from the ABS-modulator valves to service brake quick release valves; and the service brake quick release valves will be…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 International 5600I. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare International 5600I model years

Recall and complaint counts for every International 5600I model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 International 5600I10
2003 International 5600I20
2004 International 5600I20
2005 International 5600I20
2006 International 5600I40
2007 International 5600I40
2008 International 5600I30
2009 International 5600I10
2010 International 5600I10

Checking a specific 2003 International 5600I

How do I know if my 2003 International 5600I has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 International 5600I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised International dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V569000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.