International 8500 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the International 8500, 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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- May 18, 2023Crash risk2004–2016 International 4400, 2000–2003 International 8100, 2002–2009 International 8500 and 12 other models — Exterior Lighting
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
23V353000 · 33K units · Navistar, Inc.
- Mar 18, 2010Fire risk2009–2011 International 1300, 2010 International 3200, 2009–2010 International 4100 and 17 other models — Electrical System
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.
10V107000 · 29K units · NAVISTAR, INC
- Mar 30, 2009Crash risk2009–2010 IC Bus CE, 2009–2010 IC Bus FE, 2010 IC Bus HCCB and 11 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
NAVISTAR IS RECALL 7,521 MY 2009 INTERNATIONAL MODEL TRUCKS AND MY 2009 AND 2010 IC SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1, 2008 TO DECEMBER 12, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH A HORTON 2-SPEED FAN DRIVE, IDENTIFIED BY FEATURE CODE 12THT. THE FASTENERS THAT CONNECT THE MAGNET BRACKETS TO THE AIR CHAMBER HOUSING OF THE 2-SPEED ENGINE FAN COULD FAIL RESULTING IN THE MAGNET BRACKET BEING THROWN FROM THE FAN DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE AT HIGH SPEED.
09V101000 · 8K units · NAVISTAR, INC
- Feb 27, 2008Fire risk2007–2008 IC Bus Cecb, 2007–2008 IC Bus Cesb, 2007 IC Bus Fecb and 17 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 34,993 MY 2006-2008 SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS/TRACTORS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2006 AND JUNE 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT466 OR DT570 ENGINES. THE BASE PLATE OF THE ENGINE OIL COOLER MAY CRACK ALLOWING PRESSURIZED OIL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
08V089000 · 35K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 24, 2007Crash risk2007–2008 International 4200, 2007–2008 International 4300, 2007–2008 International 4400 and 9 other models — Suspension
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE HOUSINGS MAY CONTAIN THINNER MATERIAL THAN WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. OVER TIME, THIS THINNER MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, POSSIBLY IN THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE FLANGE.
07V179000 · 1K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 28, 2005Crash risk2002–2006 International 7400, 2002–2006 International 7500, 2002–2006 International 7600 and 3 other models — Trailer Hitches
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED FIFTH WHEEL SLIDES AND AN MSVA 7-PACK ACCESSORY CONTROLLER, THE 7-PACK CAN ALLOW WATER TO CONTAMINATE ITS CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL.
05V188000 · 5K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Dec 3, 2004Crash risk2004–2005 International 4400, 2004–2005 International 7300, 2004–2005 International 7400 and 4 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE FRONT OF THE CAB TO THE MOUNTING BRACKETS WERE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED AT THE MANUFACTURING PLANT.
04V569000 · 17K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Jun 30, 2004Fire risk2000–2001 International Harvester 4300, 2000–2001 International Harvester 4400, 2001 International Harvester 7400 and 7 other models — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT530, CUMMINS, OR CATERPILLAR I-6 ENGINES, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERIES AND THE STARTER MAY RUB AGAINST AN ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND FRAME RAIL.
04V306000 · 19K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Apr 22, 2004Crash risk2004 International 4200, 2004 International 4300, 2004 International 7300 and 5 other models — Seat Belts
CERTAIN TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED A QUALITY REVIEW.
04V193000 · 2K units · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION