There have been 8 safety recalls for the International 8500. 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 8500.
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 International 1300, 2010 International 1300, 2011 International 1300, 2010 International 3200, 2009 International 4100, 2010 International 4100, 2009 International 4200, 2009 International 4300, 2010 International 4300, 2011 International 4300, 2009 International 4400, 2010 International 4400, 2011 International 4400, 2009 International 7300, 2010 International 7300, 2011 International 7300, 2009 International 7400, 2010 International 7400, 2011 International 7400, 2009 International 7500, 2010 International 7500, 2011 International 7500, 2009 International 7600, 2010 International 7600, 2011 International 7600, 2009 International 7700, 2009 International 8500, 2010 International 8500, 2011 International 8500, 2009 International 8600, 2010 International 8600, 2011 International 8600, 2009 International 9200, 2010 International 9200, 2011 International 9200, 2009 International 9400, 2010 International 9400, 2011 International 9400, 2009 International 9900, 2010 International 9900, 2011 International 9900, 2008 International CXT, 2010 International Lonestar, 2011 International Lonestar, 2009 International MXT, 2009 International Prostar, 2010 International Prostar, 2011 International Prostar |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY |
| Recall Summary: Navistar has notified NHTSA of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 International trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 18, 2010 | Electrical System:battery | 29,460 |
| Mar. 30, 2009 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 7,521 |
| Feb. 27, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | 34,993 |
| Apr. 24, 2007 | Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly | 1,172 |
| Apr. 28, 2005 | Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly | 4,616 |
| Dec. 3, 2004 | Structure | 17,443 |
| Jun. 30, 2004 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 18,545 |
| Apr. 22, 2004 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 1,687 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2011 International 8500 | 1 |
| 2010 International 8500 | 1 |
| 2009 International 8500 | 2 |
| 2008 International 8500 | 1 |
| 2007 International 8500 | 2 |
| 2006 International 8500 | 1 |
| 2005 International 8500 | 2 |
| 2004 International 8500 | 4 |
| 2003 International 8500 | 2 |
| 2002 International 8500 | 2 |
| 2001 International 8500 | 1 |