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NHTSA Recall 09V386000: Engine and engine cooling

NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,527 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the International 5500I.

9,527
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2009
owners notified (October 13)
NHTSA campaign09V386000
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedOctober 5, 2009
Owner notificationOctober 13, 2009
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2003 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured between april 1, 2003 and december 21, 2007, equipped with caterpillar c15 engines. The variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

Safety risk

An oil leak could result in a fire.

Remedy

Navistar is working with caterpillar to repair the engines free of charge. Please see 09e-020. The safety recall began on october 23, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.

Notes

Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V386000

Make and modelModel years
International 5500I2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
International 5600I2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
International 5900I2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
International 9200I2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
International 9400I2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
International 9900I2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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.