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International Ic Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints across 3 model years of the International Ic (1990–2003). The most-complained-about year is 2002.

4
safety recalls, all years
2
owner complaints, all years
2002
year with most recalls
2002
year with most complaints

Pick your International Ic model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2003 International Ic10
2002 International Ic22
1990 International Ic10

What International Ic owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 2002 model year has the most, with 2.

All International Ic recalls (4)

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

  1. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 04V011000 Reported 2,546 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

    On certain school buses, an incorrect brake pedal was installed, leading to misalignment. Misalignment, in conjunction with a force actuated brake switch, can cause delayed brake light activation during light braking applications. In some light braking situations, the vehicle can come to a complete stop without activation of the brake…

    Remedy: International will notify its customers and replace the incorrect brake pedal with the correct version free of charge. Owner notification began may 21, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

    Model years: 2003

  2. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V135001 Reported 38,955 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the amjority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has…

    Model years: 2002

  3. Wheels and tires

    NHTSA 02V137000 Reported 801 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    Certain heavy duty trucks, truck tractors, and buses equipped with 195/75r22.5 tires mounted on 7.5 inch wide wheels fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these tires and rims do not match.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new rims of an acceptable width (8.25 - 9 9inches) for the 295/75r22.5 tire size. Owner notification began august 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

    Model years: 1990

  4. Seats

    NHTSA 01V269000 Reported 3,694 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. The flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. The cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification began october 23, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact…

    Model years: 2002

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.