Safety Recalls of International 8600 Vehicles

There have been 14 safety recalls for the International 8600. 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 8600.

NHTSA Recall #: 12V465000; Sep. 20, 2012

If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 International 8600, 2012 International Durastar, 2013 International Durastar, 2011 International Prostar, 2012 International Prostar, 2013 International Prostar, 2012 International Workstar
Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
Recall Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 durastar, 2011-2013 prostar, and 2012 workstar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04evp.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V259000; Jun. 14, 2010

A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 International 4300M, 2010 International 8600, 2011 International 8600, 2010 International Lonestar, 2011 International Lonestar, 2010 International Prostar, 2011 International Prostar
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Recall Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 International 4300m, 8600, lonestar and prostar brand trucks manufactured from may 6, 2009 through may 25, 2010. The fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may have been undertorqued upon assembly.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 10V107000; Mar. 18, 2010

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 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International 8600 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Sep. 20, 2012   Parking Brake:driveline:air:chamber 559
Jun. 14, 2010   Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman 1,220
Mar. 18, 2010   Electrical System:battery 29,460
Aug. 22, 2007   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 49
Jul. 24, 2007   Parking Brake 10,882
Apr. 24, 2007   Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly 1,172
Apr. 24, 2007   Diesel Fuel System 700
Dec. 21, 2005   Engine And Engine Cooling 6,848
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
May. 21, 2003   Steering:linkages 711
Mar. 6, 2003   Electrical System:starter Assembly 142


Table 2. Recall Statistics of International 8600 Model Years

Model# Recalls
2013 International 8600 1
2011 International 8600 2
2010 International 8600 2
2009 International 8600 1
2008 International 8600 4
2007 International 8600 4
2006 International 8600 3
2005 International 8600 3
2004 International 8600 5
2003 International 8600 5
2002 International 8600 3