2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I
The 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I, potentially affecting up to 9,529 vehicles.
Recall 09V386000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 9,527 vehicles affected
Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2003 AND DECEMBER 21, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINES. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION (VVA) OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
Consequence: AN OIL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE 09E-020. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
View full details →Recall 05V569000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION (TRIDEMS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AS-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD.
Consequence: THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE AIR HOSING (TO 3/4" DIAMETER) FROM THE AIR TANK; AIR HOSING (TO 3/4") FROM THE ABS-MODULATOR VALVES TO SERVICE BRAKE QUICK RELEASE VALVES; AND THE SERVICE BRAKE QUICK RELEASE VALVES WILL BE UPGRADED WITH LARGER PORTS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I.
Safety Rating for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 5900I
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 5900I — 0 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 5900I (current)
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 5900I — 0 complaints
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 5900I — 0 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL 5900I — 0 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 5900I — 2 complaints
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 5900I — 0 complaints
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