2007–2010 International 5500I, 2007–2010 International 5600I, 2007–2010 International 5900I Recall: Electrical System
NHTSA campaign 09V195000 · Electrical System · filed Jun 1, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
AN OPEN CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CAB POWER OR ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. AN UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
NAVISTAR'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 09503.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
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- 2007 International 5500I and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSIONS…
- 2005–2006 International 5500I and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCK/TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH SEARS…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V195000 (manufacturer number 09503). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.