International 7500 2008
Model 7500 made in 2008 by International got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and parking brake.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V089000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 06/01/2006 to 06/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 34993 | 11/21/2008 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 02/27/2008 | 02/27/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This 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 Summary | International 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V314000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 11/01/2005 to 04/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 10882 | 09/28/2007 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 07/24/2007 | 07/24/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | International 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V179000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 11/15/2006 to 02/19/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1172 | 05/18/2007 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 04/24/2007 | 04/25/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| FG-10914 | 10/08/2010 | 10037261 | Navistar service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. there is a service to reduce engine egr cooler failures and vehicle down time. *rm | 05/16/2011 | |