There have been 5 safety recalls for the International 5500I. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the International 5500I.
An oil leak could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 International 5500I, 2004 International 5500I, 2005 International 5500I, 2006 International 5500I, 2007 International 5500I, 2008 International 5500I, 2003 International 5600I, 2004 International 5600I, 2005 International 5600I, 2006 International 5600I, 2007 International 5600I, 2008 International 5600I, 2003 International 5900I, 2004 International 5900I, 2005 International 5900I, 2006 International 5900I, 2007 International 5900I, 2008 International 5900I, 2003 International 9200I, 2004 International 9200I, 2005 International 9200I, 2006 International 9200I, 2007 International 9200I, 2008 International 9200I, 2003 International 9400I, 2004 International 9400I, 2005 International 9400I, 2006 International 9400I, 2007 International 9400I, 2008 International 9400I, 2003 International 9900I, 2004 International 9900I, 2005 International 9900I, 2006 International 9900I, 2007 International 9900I, 2008 International 9900I |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
An open circuit may result in sudden loss of cab power or engine shut down, possibly resulting in a crash. An unprotected circuit may cause an electrical short which could result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 International 5500I, 2008 International 5500I, 2009 International 5500I, 2010 International 5500I, 2007 International 5600I, 2008 International 5600I, 2009 International 5600I, 2010 International 5600I, 2007 International 5900I, 2008 International 5900I, 2009 International 5900I, 2010 International 5900I |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Navistar is recalling 45 model year 2007 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured between January 1, 2007 and may 15, 2009 equipped with feature code 008875 sealed battery cables. The plastic cover that seals the terminal of the cab feed battery cable may prevent proper electrical contact with ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 International 5500I, 2008 International 5500I, 2007 International 5600I, 2008 International 5600I, 2007 International 7600, 2008 International 7600, 2007 International 8600, 2008 International 8600, 2007 International 9200I, 2008 International 9200I |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Recall Summary: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2007 International 5500I, 2007 International 5600I, 2007 International 5900I, 2007 International 7400, 2007 International 7500, 2007 International 7600, 2007 International 7700 |
| Component: SUSPENSION |
| Recall Summary: On certain trucks equipped with chalmers rear suspensions, the adjustable torque rod end castings may be brittle. A brittle rod end casting may fracture without warning, causing the vehicles' rear axles to become misaligned. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This chafing may eventually cut through the tether, thus weakening the effectiveness of the seat belt assembly in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 International 5500I, 2006 International 5500I, 2005 International 5600I, 2006 International 5600I, 2005 International 9200I, 2006 International 9200I |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Recall Summary: On certain heavy duty truck/tractors equipped with sears atlas series 35, 70, or 80 driver's seats, when the seats are in their lowest, most rearward adjusted position, they may chafe the seat belt tether that connects from the seat to the back of the cab. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 9,527 |
| Jun. 1, 2009 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 45 |
| Aug. 22, 2007 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 49 |
| Oct. 11, 2006 | Suspension | 87 |
| Oct. 4, 2005 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 125 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 International 5500I | 1 |
| 2009 International 5500I | 1 |
| 2008 International 5500I | 3 |
| 2007 International 5500I | 4 |
| 2006 International 5500I | 2 |
| 2005 International 5500I | 2 |
| 2004 International 5500I | 1 |
| 2003 International 5500I | 1 |