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2008 International 8600 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2008 International 8600. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2008 International 8600

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

  1. Back up lights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 23V353000 Reported 32,880 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar,…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number…

  2. 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.

  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…

  4. Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 07V179000 Reported 1,172 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    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.

  5. Fuel system, diesel

    NHTSA 07V180000 Reported 700 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel filters and fuel heaters and, if necessary, will replace the fuel heater. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 International 8600. 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 8600 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every International 8600 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2002 International 860030
2003 International 860061
2004 International 860060
2005 International 860040
2006 International 860040
2007 International 860050
2008 International 860050
2009 International 860020
2010 International 860030
2011 International 860031
2012 International 860010
2013 International 860020
2014 International 860010
2015 International 860010
2016 International 860010
2017 International 860010
2018 International 860020

Checking a specific 2008 International 8600

How do I know if my 2008 International 8600 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2008 International 8600; 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 07V179000).

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.