2003–2008 International 5500I, 2003–2008 International 5600I, 2003–2008 International 5900I and 3 other models Recall: Engine and Engine Cooling
NHTSA campaign 09V386000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Oct 5, 2009 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
AN OIL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE 09E-020. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | 5500I | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| International | 5600I | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| International | 5900I | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| International | 9200I | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| International | 9400I | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| International | 9900I | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Related recalls
More International 5500I recalls
- 2007–2010 International 5500I and 2 other models — Electrical System
- 2007–2008 International 5500I and 4 other models — ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISM…
- 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…
Other campaigns involving International vehicles
All International 5500I recalls → · All International recalls →
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 09V386000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.