NHTSA Recall 05V188000: Fifth wheel assembly (trailer hitches)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,616 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the International 7400.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V188000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 05511 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES › FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 28, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 5, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the slide control actuates while the vehicle is in motion, momentum from the trailer can cause the fifth wheel to slide without input from the driver, which could result in a crash without warning.
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. The recall began on august 5, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
International recall no.05511. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V188000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 7400 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| International 7500 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| International 7600 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| International 7700 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| International 8500 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| International 8600 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.