2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600
The 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600, potentially affecting up to 63,742 vehicles.
Recall 23V353000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
| 32,880 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up...
Consequence: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
View full details →Recall 05V567000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 6,848 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE BLOCK WITH THE STARTER MAY BE ROUTED IN A WAY THAT COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST THE STARTER'S POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Consequence: IF CHAFING OCCURS BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CABLES, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY RESULT AND MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE GROUND CABLES FOR PROPER ROUTING. IF ANY CHAFING IS FOUND, THE ENGINE BLOCK GROUND CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHORTER (280MM) CABLE AND ANY OTHER DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND ROUTED CORRECTLY FREE...
View full details →Recall 05V188000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 4,616 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 04V306000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 18,545 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: THIS COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V192000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 711 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER E-12021 12,000 LB., E-1202W 12,000 LB., OR E-1002W 10,000 LB. FRONT NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE TAPERED BORE THAT CONNECTS THE DRAG LINK TO THE STEERING WAS MACHINED TOO LARGE. THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN A CORRECTLY SIZED DRAG LINK BALL STUD AND THE OVERSIZED TAPERED BORE IS SUFFICIENTLY GREAT ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE...
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY AND DRAG LINK IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY...
View full details →Recall 03V070000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| 142 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS BUILT WITH A CATERPILLAR ENGINE WITH A 4 DEGREE TILT, THE STARTER FIELD-STUD MAY CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL BECAUSE OF VARIATIONS IN THE AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FIELD STUD AND THE FRAME RAIL. SHOULD THE STARTER FIELD STUD CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL, THERE WOULD BE A DIRECT FULL BATTERY SHORT TO THE FRAME (GROUND) WHEN...
Consequence: A DIRECT SHORT MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD AND CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STARTER NOSE CONE. THE NEW NOSE CONE WILL REORIENT THE STARTER STUD FARTHER AWAY FROM THE FRAME RAIL TO COMPLETELY ELIMINATE THE CLEARANCE ISSUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER HAD PREVIOUSLY DIAGNOSED A "LOOSE WIRE" AS THE CAUSE AND REPLACED IT, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600
International Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
040901 — STRUCTURE
REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR 8600 MODELS, BUILT BETWEEN JUNE 2, 2003 TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2003, WITH A STRESS CRACK ON THE HOOD AT THE REINFORCEMENT NEAR THE AIR INTAKE. *TT
03906 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8600 MODELS WITH CUMMINS ISM 2002 EMISSION ENGINES, BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 2002 AND FEBRUARY 3, 2003, REQUIRE INSPECTION AND MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE AIR CLEANER HOSE CLAMP. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 8600
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 8600 — 0 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 8600 (current)
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 8600 — 0 complaints
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL 8600 — 0 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL 8600 — 0 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 8600 — 0 complaints
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL 8600 — 0 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints