International 8500 2008
Model 8500 made in 2008 by International got 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning suspension .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |