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NHTSA Recall 06V004000: Engine and engine cooling

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,371 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International 5000.

1,371
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2006
owners notified (April 17)
NHTSA campaign06V004000
Manufacturer campaign06501
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedJanuary 10, 2006
Owner notificationApril 17, 2006
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

On certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.

Safety risk

The oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.

Remedy

Caterpillar, in conjunction with international, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. Owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 06501.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 06V004000

Make and modelModel years
International 50002004, 2005
International 90002004, 2005

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.