2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500
The 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500, potentially affecting up to 2,787 vehicles.
Recall 06V489000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 202 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE A-PILLAR MOUNTED ENTRY/EGRESS GRAB HANDLE MAY LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: THIS SEPARATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY CONTRIBUTE TO PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAB ENTRY/EGRESS GRAB HANDLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Recall 06V378000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,596 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VT-275 ENGINES, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATOR (IPR) VALVE ON THE ENGINE CAN FILL WITH RAIN WATER AND ROAD DEBRIS, POSSIBLY CAUSING TERMINAL CORROSION THAT MAY LEAD TO ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE DROPS.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF THE IPR VALVE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. IF AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME STRANDED ON A ROADWAY. THIS MAY LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORROSION AND IF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT IS PRESENT, THE CONNECTOR WILL BE REMOVED AND A NEW, SEALED CONNECTOR INSTALLED. IF NO CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE CONNECTOR WILL BE CLEANED, FILLED WITH DIELECTRIC GREASE AND COVERED WITH...
View full details →Recall 05V523000 — STRUCTURE
| 989 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CAB ENTRY STEPS WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY CAUSING THEM TO HAVE LOWER MATERIAL STRENGTH PROPERTIES THAN DESIGNED. THESE LOWER MATERIAL STRENGTH PROPERTIES CAN ALLOW THE STEP TREAD TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL USAGE.
Consequence: STEP TREAD SEPARATION WHILE A PERSON IS ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB, MAY RESULT IN PROPERLY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCED METAL BRACKETS ON BOTH CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN RECALL LETTER # 06V378000 FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS RECEIVED; AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH A SERVICE DEALER. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE VEHICLE HAD STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO UNAVAILABLE PARTS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE THE PARTS WERE REQUESTED BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE DELAY. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED CONTACTING OTHER SERVICE DEALERS, BUT THEY WERE OVER AN HOUR AWAY. UPDATED 1/29/2007 - *NM
Safety Rating for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500
International Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK1600026 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mud, Water and Debris Collecting In Driver?s and /or Passenger Door
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL CF500
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL CF500 — 0 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL CF500 (current)
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL CF500 — 0 complaints
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