RecallMyCar

International 5900I Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints across 9 model years of the International 5900I (2002–2010). The most-complained-about year is 2007.

5
safety recalls, all years
2
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls
2007
year with most complaints

Pick your International 5900I model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 International 5900I10
2009 International 5900I10
2008 International 5900I30
2007 International 5900I42
2006 International 5900I30
2005 International 5900I20
2004 International 5900I20
2003 International 5900I20
2002 International 5900I10

What International 5900I owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 2.

All International 5900I recalls (5)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International 5900I, 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. Parking brake

    NHTSA 07V314000 Reported 10,882 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain 6x4 or 6x6 trucks with air brakes or tractors with air brakes and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

    Remedy: International is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e-037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The recall began on…

    Model years: 2006, 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. 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…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 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.