2003 International 5500I recalls and problems

The 2003 International 5500I has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2003 compares

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1recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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1 recall

Engine

Oct 5, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V386000 · 9,527 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: An oil leak could result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

AN OIL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2003 vs. other International 5500I years

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Questions

Does the 2003 International 5500I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 International 5500I, the latest from Oct 5, 2009 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 International 5500I?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 International 5500I.