International 5900I recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the International 5900I, 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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- Oct 5, 2009Fire risk2003–2008 International 5500I, 2003–2008 International 5600I, 2003–2008 International 5900I and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
09V386000 · 10K units · NAVISTAR, INC
- Jun 1, 2009Fire risk2007–2010 International 5500I, 2007–2010 International 5600I, 2007–2010 International 5900I — Electrical System
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 THE FUSE OR BATTERY TERMINAL POST RESULTING IN AN OPEN OR UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT.
09V195000 · 45 units · NAVISTAR, INC
- Jul 24, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 International 5900I, 2006–2008 International 7400, 2006–2008 International 7500 and 3 other models — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN 6X4 OR 6X6 TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES OR TRACTORS WITH AIR BRAKES AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
07V314000 · 11K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Oct 11, 2006Crash risk2007 International 5500I, 2007 International 5600I, 2007 International 5900I and 4 other models — Suspension
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.
06V384000 · 87 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Dec 21, 2005Crash risk2002–2006 International 5600I, 2002–2006 International 5900I, 2006 Monaco Coach Signature — Service Brakes, Air
CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION (TRIDEMS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AS-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD.
05V569000 · 2 units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION