International 5000 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the International 5000, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 29, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 International 4000, 2008–2009 International 5000, 2008–2009 International 7000 and 3 other models — Parking Brake
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING MY 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 AND PROSTAR TRACTOR/TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX MV-3 DASH CONTROL VALVES. THE MOLDED VALVE BODY HAS AN INCORRECT CORE PIN IN THE INJECTION MOLD CAUSING THE VALVE BODY TO BE OVERSIZED IN THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AREA. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE RUBBER DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO BECOME LODGED IN THE BODY OPENING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
08V097000 · 579 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jan 10, 2006Fire risk2004–2005 International 5000, 2004–2005 International 9000 — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
06V004000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- May 12, 2005Fire risk2004–2005 International 5000, 2004–2005 International 9000 — Suspension
CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HOLLAND/NEWAY AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, A TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTING MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
05V217000 · 26 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2005–2006 International 5000, 2005–2006 International 7000, 2005–2006 International 8000 and 1 other model — Wheels
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
05V186000 · 197 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 3, 2003Crash risk1998–2001 International Harvester 2000, 1998–2001 International Harvester 4700, 1998–2001 International Harvester 4800 and 11 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
03V137000 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Sep 20, 2002Safety2002–2003 International 2000, 2002–2003 International 4000, 2002–2003 International 5000 and 3 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX TC-7 TRAILER CONTROL HAND-OPERATED VALVE WITH PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS. THE DELIVERY PORT IN THE VALVE BODY MAY BE PARTIALLY BLOCKED DUE TO A PROBLEM DURING THE MODING PROCESS.
02V241002 · 3K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
- May 20, 2002Crash risk1998–2001 International Harvester 2000, 1998–2001 International Harvester 4700, 1998–2001 International Harvester 4800 and 11 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
02V135002 · 109K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE