International 7500 2007

Model 7500 made in 2007 by International got 6 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and parking brake.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08V089000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/2006 to 06/28/2007V (Vehicle)3499311/21/2008MFRNAVISTAR, INC02/27/200802/27/2008
Defect SummaryInternational 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.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause either engine shut down without warning, or in extreme cases, possible engine fire which can lead to property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryInternational will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 21, 2008. owners may contact international at 800-448-7825.
NotesInternational recall no. 08502.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
PARKING BRAKE
07V314000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 11/01/2005 to 04/30/2007V (Vehicle)1088209/28/2007MFRNAVISTAR, INC07/24/200707/24/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryInternational is working with bendix to repair these vehicles (please see 07e-037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the recall began on september 28, 2007. owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 and international at 440-329-9179.
NotesInternational recall no. 07511.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - AIR
06V231000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 04/06/2006 to 06/09/2006V (Vehicle)140107/21/2006MFRNAVISTAR, INC06/28/200606/28/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with sr-7 bendix brake valves, the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly set, causing internal air leakage. if the check valve does not properly seat, the resulting leakage can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after operator pulls the dash valve button.
Consequence SummaryThe delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the valves and replace it free of charge. the recall began on july 21, 2006. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesInternational recall no. 06506.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION
06V384000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 09/13/2006 to 09/29/2006V (Vehicle)8710/06/2006MFRNAVISTAR, INC10/11/200610/11/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis misalignment can cause the vehicle to lose directional stability at speeds that may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if they were manufactured with a suspect torque rod end. if a suspect torque rod end is found, the entire torque rod will be replaced. the recall began on october 6, 2006. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesInternational recall no. 06509.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
07V179000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 11/15/2006 to 02/19/2007V (Vehicle)117205/18/2007MFRNAVISTAR, INC04/24/200704/25/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryA crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. the recall began on may 18, 2007. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7815.
NotesInternational recall no. 07505.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - SPINDLE
07V222000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONfrom 10/11/2004 to 02/22/2007V (Vehicle)23006/29/2007MFRNAVISTAR, INC06/04/200706/04/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks, the rear-rear axle brake slack adjusters may contact the rear axle housing preventing the brakes from being fully applied possibly causing extended stopping distances.
Consequence SummaryExtended stopping distances can contribute to a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace all rear-rear axle brake spiders with a spider that has a different brake group clocking angle free of charge. the recall began on june 29, 2007. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesInternational recall no. 07509.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IK080013103/12/200810025548Lose all of gauges when hooked up with dlb. applies to all vehicles with esc's or bc's. *pe08/19/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
IK-120019510/31/200810027604International truck: vibration damper bolts coming loose on trucks ordered with front mount pto accommodation (001285) and maxxforce 1-6 engines. *pe01/26/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
0790709/01/200710023231International - replace water pump pulley on maxxforce dt, 9 and 10 engines. models are 3200, 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, 7500, 8500, ce bus, re bus (my 2007) *nj11/05/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
FG-1091410/08/201010037261Navistar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there is a service to reduce engine egr cooler failures and vehicle down time. *rm05/16/2011
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
06130205/01/200610020357Guidelines to ensure satisfactory performance of meritor transfer case models mtc-4208, mtc-4210, mtc-4213 in certain international 7000 hpv models. *tt09/20/2006