International 7500 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year
NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 11 model years of the International 7500 (2001–2011).
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All International 7500 recalls (17)
Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a International 7500, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.
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Shaft sector (steering)
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 international 7300, 7400, and 7500 vehicles manufactured from june 30, 2010, through october 13, 2010. These vehicles were built with an incorrect steering system draglink.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering draglink and pitman arm and will also inspect the steering arm for damage and replace if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. All the affected vehicles have been…
Model years: 2011
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 international 7300, 7400, 7500, vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108,ds"'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles are installed with improper headlight height of 55.5 inches and the correct height…
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct headlights free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 25, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Model years: 2011
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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
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…
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
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
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Engine and engine cooling
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.
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Parking brake
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…
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Spindle (suspension)
On certain trucks, the rear-rear axle brake slack adjusters may contact the rear axle housing preventing the brakes from being fully applied possibly causing extended stopping distances.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all rear-rear axle brake spiders with a spider that has a different brake group clocking angle free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
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Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7815.
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Suspension
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
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Air (parking brake)
On certain trucks equipped with sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. If the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2006. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Model years: 2007
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Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
On certain vehicles equipped with air operated fifth wheel slides and an msva 7-pack accessory controller, the 7-pack can allow water to contaminate its circuit board. This could result in inadvertent operation of the fifth wheel slide control.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. A new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge.…
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Structure
On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
Remedy: As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. As soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. An…
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Cables (electrical system)
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with international dt530, cummins, or caterpillar i-6 engines, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for any chafing. If there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the saddle clamp installed. The…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the seat belt latch failed a quality review.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies. Owner notification is began on june 11, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-445-7825.
Model years: 2004
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Parking brake
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." a standard fitting was installed in place of a single check valve on the park brake relay valve.
Remedy: Dealers will install the check valve. Owner notification began on may 3, 2004. 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: 2004
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Universal joint (power train)
On certain trucks equipped with dt466 or dt530 1308 style engines and 4x4 or 6x6 capability, the universal joint between the front drive shaft and drive axle could come in contact with the engine oil filter under certain braking conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will install a shorter oil filter and adapter. Owner notification is expected to begin april 29, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain heavy duty trucks, the fuel line is routed too close to a turbo charger outlet/exhaust pipe. If an interference condition occurs between the fuel harness and the exhaust pipe, the fuel line inside the reflective heat wrap could melt due to excessive heat.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper routing of the fuel harness. If the harness is routed near the exhaust system, a new fuel harness will be installed. Owner notification began december 27, 2002. Owners who…
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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.