International 8500 2003
Model 8500 made in 2003 by International got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and (pws). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and trailer hitches.
Model 2003
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
04V306000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 10/10/2001 to 02/16/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 18545 | 08/16/2004 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 06/30/2004 | 06/30/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could cause an electrical short and/or fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for any chafing. if there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. if there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the saddle clamp installed. the recall began on august 16, 2004. owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | International recall no. 04510. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
TRAILER HITCHES - FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
05V188000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 10/10/2001 to 03/21/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 4616 | 08/05/2005 | MFR | NAVISTAR, INC | 04/28/2005 | 04/29/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the slide control actuates while the vehicle is in motion, momentum from the trailer can cause the fifth wheel to slide without input from the driver, which could result in a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. a new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge. the recall began on august 5, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | International recall no.05511. 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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
0438 | 06/22/2004 | 10007999 | Hvac setting fault code 613-14-1-6 prematurely. *mj | 07/19/2004 | |
(PWS) | |||||
IK-0800219 | 06/04/2012 | 10044293 | International/navistar: a new design aps sensors (accelerator position sensor) has been developed to replaced open/closed ivs switches in old sensors. *pe | 06/06/2012 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
040303 | 10/01/2004 | 10010691 | Air suspension dump operation with dual second solenoid control valves. international 4200, 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, 7500, 7600, 7700, 8500, 8600. start date 09/05/2003. *tt | 12/06/2004 |