2005 International Re Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 International Re, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 International Re
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
Certain 2005 my international re school buses manufactured between april 1 and june 16, 2004 which fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. Two check valves may not have been installed on the air tanks to isolate the primary and secondary air circuits. A leak or failure of either circuit may…
Remedy: International will notify its customers and install two check valves free of charge. The recall began november 8, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
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Engine and engine cooling
International 2005 my re school buses built from march 3 through august 5, 2004. The high-pressure supply hose from the power steering pump to the steering gear may chafe against the positive stud on the starter solenoid. The engine electrical harness, containing the positive cable from the alternator, may be pinched between the engine…
Remedy: International has provided its dealers with parts and instructions to make the interim repair by 8/13/04 at no charge to the customers. With the interim notice your international dealer will perform an inspection and…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 International Re have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My company purchased 3 2005 side-dump trailers, manufactured by sidump'r trailer co., hwy 13 and 20, plainview, ne, 68769. These trailers came equipped with automatic slack adjusters and air chambers”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2005 · Service brakes, air
Compare International Re model years
Recall and complaint counts for every International Re model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 International Re | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 International Re | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 International Re | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 International Re | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 International Re | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 International Re | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 International Re
How do I know if my 2005 International Re 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 2005 International Re; 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 04V400000).
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
- 430037 complaints
- Prostar35 complaints
- School Bus21 complaints
- International17 complaints
- Ce16 complaints
- LT16 complaints
- 440010 complaints
- 30007 complaints
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.