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2007 International 5900I

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 31, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 5, 2009
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 International 5900I, most frequently naming the electrical and other / unspecified categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 89 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Other / unspecified150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Oct 5, 2009
9,527 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: AN OIL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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.
NAVISTAR, INCView on NHTSA.gov

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Jun 1, 2009
45 units potentially affected
The defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 45 MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2007 AND MAY 15, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 008875 SEALED BATTERY CABLES. THE PLASTIC COVER THAT SEALS THE TERMINAL OF THE CAB FEED BATTERY CABLE MAY PREVENT PROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH THE FUSE OR BATTERY TERMINAL POST RESULTING IN AN OPEN OR UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT.
The risk: AN OPEN CIRCUIT MAY RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF CAB POWER OR ENGINE SHUT DOWN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. AN UNPROTECTED CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 3, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
NAVISTAR, INCManufacturer number 09503View on NHTSA.gov

PARKING BRAKE

Jul 24, 2007
10,882 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN 6X4 OR 6X6 TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES OR TRACTORS WITH AIR BRAKES AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
The risk: THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: INTERNATIONAL IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E-037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 AND INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 07511View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Jan 31, 2010
Fire reported

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, GAUGES KEPT RESETTING THEMSELVES, LOSS OF POWER. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK TO LIBBERTY INTERNATIONAL, I HAVE 32 REPAIR ORDERS IN 12 MONTHS. INTERNATIONAL 5900I 2007 BUT MANUFACTURED ON AUG6 06. MY TRUCK BURNT DOWN HAD INVESTIGATIONS DONE. NAVISTAR CAME OUT WITH A RECALL ON SEALED BATTERY CABLES NOT MAKING CONTACT. TOLD ME I DO NOT HAVE SEALED BATTERY CABLES, I WENT DOWN TOOK PICTURES OF CABLES I DO HAVE SEALED BATTERY CABLES. TOLD ME MY TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST 6 06 THE RECALL IS FOR JAN 1 2007. I HAVE PROOF OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE R/O AND PICS TO SHOW I HAVE THE SAME THING THEY MENTION IN RECALL. I HAVE BOUGHT THEIR DVD SERVICE INFORMATIONS SOLUTIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE RECALL COME BACK TO AUGUST 1 2006 INSTEAD OF JANUARY 1 2007. *TR

NHTSA ID
10303427
Incident
Jul 24, 2008
Mileage
98,888 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Sep 3, 2009

-SET OF DUALS CAME OFF DUE TO AXLE NUT COMING LOOSE- 2007 INTERNATIONAL 5900 DUMP TRUCK WITH MILEAGE 109,521 ON JUNE 26, 2009 WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A COUNTY HIGHWAY THE TRUCK ACTED AS IF IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR WHEN HE COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TO DRIVE AGAIN HE WAS BEGINNING TO PULL OVER WHEN HE NOTICED THE DUALS WERE SLIDING OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK ON THE LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE. PACKER CITY INTERNATIONAL A LOCAL DEALER IN WAS CALLED AND THEY SENT A SERVICE TRUCK OUT AND ALSO HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK FOR ASSISTANCE TO GET THE TRUCK BACK FOR REPAIRS. THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND ONCE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A FAILURE ON BEHALF OF THE AXLE WHEEL NUT (MERITOR). THIS UNIT IS A 2007 WITH ONLY 109,521 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN WORKED ON OTHER THAN AT THE DEALER WE FEEL IT SHOULD BE A WARRANTY ISSUE AND HAVE DISPUTED THE CHARGES HOWEVER INTERNATIONAL HAS REJECTED IT AS A WARRANTY ISSUE. WE HAVE IN OUR POSSESSION THE AXEL NUT FROM THE UNIT AND IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT THERE WAS NEVER A LOCKING CLIP OR PIN ON ONE SIDE THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY WELD OR MARKINGS THAT CLEARLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN VISIBLE ON THE NUT. THE AXLES ON THIS UNIT ARE MERITOR; AXLES OF THIS TYPE HAVE MERITOR PART #S 227,228,229 AND 230. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURY TO NOT ONLY THE DRIVER OF THIS UNIT AND ALSO TO ALL OTHER MOTORIST ON THE HIGHWAY THAT DAY, EVEN WORST YET IT COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL SITUATION. WE ARE NOT ONLY CONCERNED ON THE SAFETY ISSUES THAT COULD OCCUR SHOULD THERE BE FUTURE FAILURES SUCH AS THE ONE WE HAVE EXPERIENCED BUT ALSO WITH THE EXPENSES THAT SHOULD NOT BE OUR RESPONSIBILITY DUE TO THEIR FAULTY PARTS. IT IS IN OUR OPINION THAT MERITOR AND INTERNATIONAL SHOULD INVESTIGATE SUCH PARTS FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL, ALSO WE ARE SUGGESTING THAT SUCH MODELS WITH THE PART NUMBERS LISTED ABOVE BE UPDATED TO A DOUBLE NUT SYSTEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10282802
Incident
Jun 26, 2009
Mileage
109,521 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

IK4300035

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are added or removed, the comparison runs automatically with no manual action required. The program presents results in an interactive table that shows feature codes, descriptions, access levels, and whether each feature is present in each selected file. Built-in search, filtering, and sorting make it easy to locate specific features or focus only on differences between files. Column visibility can be customized to show or hide descriptions and access information as needed. Users can remove files individually or clear all files at once, with results updating instantly. The tool also includes reporting and export options that reflect exactly what is visible on screen, allowing results to be printed, copied, saved as text, or exported to CSV for use in Excel or other spreadsheet tools. Overall, the program streamlines the process of comparing vehicle feature configurations, helping users quickly identify differences, validate setups, and document results without manual comparison or external tools.

IK2600047

ENGINE

Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.

IK1600272

STRUCTURE:BODY

This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.

IK0600030

POWER TRAIN

This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (Metric Prop codes start with the number a 4 and Non metric Prop codes start with a 2.)

IK1201009

STRUCTURE:BODY

In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor aftertreatment performance. This is caused by condensation accumulating and freezing within the Charge Air Cooler (CAC); affecting air flow into the engine. This article lists all the currently available winter front covers that can be installed on the front grille and bumper to reduce cold air flow to the engine compartment.

IK3400001

Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

International 5900I by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2010010
2009010
2008030
2007Viewing240
2006030
2005020
2004020
2003020
2002010

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.