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NHTSA Recall 05V523000: Structure

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 989 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International CF500.

989
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2005
owners notified (December 2)
NHTSA campaign05V523000
Manufacturer campaign05521
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Report receivedNovember 16, 2005
Owner notificationDecember 2, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain trucks, the cab entry steps were manufactured incorrectly causing them to have lower material strength properties than designed. These lower material strength properties can allow the step tread to fracture and separate from the vehicle under normal usage.

Safety risk

Step tread separation while a person is entering or exiting the cab, may result in properly damage or personal injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install reinforced metal brackets on both cab entry step platforms. The recall began on december 2, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 05s21. 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 05V523000

Make and modelModel years
International CF5002005, 2006
International CF6002005, 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.