International 8500 2007

Model 8500 made in 2007 by International got 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and suspension.

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 06/07/2006 to 03/15/2007V (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.
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.

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