International 3000 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
47,946 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 to 2014 model years. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
2002: 4; 2003: 3; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2014: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V137000 · Wheels | Tires
Reported: 2002-05-10 (May 10, 2002) · Model years: 1990
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, AND BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 195/75R22.5 TIRES MOUNTED ON 7.5 INCH WIDE WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE TIRES AND RIMS DO NOT MATCH.
Consequence: TIRES MOUNTED ON RIMS THAT ARE TOO NARROW COULD EXPERIENCE A DECREASE IN SIDEWALL DURABILITY, AND COULD ALSO EXPERIENCE HIGHER TREADWEAR FOR TIRES MOUNTED ON THE STEERING AXLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW RIMS OF AN ACCEPTABLE WIDTH (8.25 - 9 9INCHES) FOR THE 295/75R22.5 TIRE SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V135001 · Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Reported: 2002-05-20 (May 20, 2002) · Model years: 2002
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
Consequence: IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE AMJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT HAS A BUILT-IN DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
NHTSA campaign record ↗03V264000 · Steering
Reported: 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003) · Model years: 2002, 2003
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL, TRANSIT, AND COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMNS, THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLT INTERFERES WITH THE RUBBER BOOT THAT PROTECTS IT. OVER TIME, A HOLE MAY WEAR INTO THE BOOT AND CATCH THE BOLT.
Consequence: IF THE BOLT CATCHES ON THE HOLE, THE BOOT MAY RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INTERNATIONAL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 19, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V269000 · Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor
Reported: 2004-06-03 (June 3, 2004) · Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 28, 1999, THROUGH APRIL 5, 2004, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY MISINTERPRET A CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL.
Consequence: THE CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS MAY IMPROPERLY ACTIVATE THE ABS, INSTEAD OF DEACTIVATING THE ABS. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER EXPERIENCING A HARD PEDAL FEEL AND A DECREASE IN DECELERATION AT THE END OF THE STOP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-327-4236.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V258000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2008-06-05 (June 5, 2008) · Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATERIAL THAT ENCAPSULATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE POWER MODULE MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY SEAL THE CIRCUIT BOARD FROM WATER AND CONTAMINATION INTRUSION. IF THE ENCAPSULATION IS COMPROMISED, WATER AND CONTAMINANTS MAY CAUSE AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Consequence: A FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-280-461-1890.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
7 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10544363 · 69,891 miOUR SCHOOL BUS FLEET HAD 88 ENGINES AFFECTED BY SAFETY RECALL G-12523, "REPLACEMENT OF HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE" DESPITE NEVER HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL HOSES BEFORE. THE DEALER RESPONDED QUICKLY, BUT AFTER COMPLETING APPROXIMATELY 20 HOSE CHANGES, SEVERAL OF THE ONES COMPLETED EXPERIENCED OIL LEAKS AT THE CONNECTION BY THE HEAD. THEY PAUSED A FEW WEEKS TO EVALUATE THE PROBLEM BEFORE COMPLETING THE REMAINDER OF THE FLEET BY ABOUT MAY 2013. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED NINE DIFFERENT BUS ENGINES THAT LEAKED AFTER COMPLETING THE RECALL.… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Steering | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10244116TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 INTERNATIONAL SEMI 3000. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH OR LESS ON AN UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY TURNED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE DESIRED STEERING. THERE WERE SITUATIONS WHEN THE STEERING WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN OF THE VEHICLE MODEL. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Tires | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11190750WHILE IN TRANSIT, DRIVER RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE GSA VAN FOLLOWING HIM THAT ONE OF THE REAR TIRES STARTED SMOKING. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND CHECKED THE TIRE AND SAW SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH THE BUS. HE GRABBED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER BUT WITHIN A MATTER OF MINUTES, THE BUS WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *DT*JB |
| Unknown Or Other | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 10795114 · 26,000 miA COOLANT HOSE BURST NEAR THE DRIVERS FOOT, THIS CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO FOG IMMEDIATELY, HOT ANTIFREEZE GETS ON DRIVERS LEG AND POURS DOWN FLOOR OF SCHOOL BUS. WE HAVE 14 OF THESE VEHICLES AND CURRENTLY HAVE HAD 4 OR 5 DO THIS SO FAR. WE HAVE ONLY HAD PROBLEM ON 2014 BUSSES. |
| Visibility | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0% | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Too few reports for a range | 69,891 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10544363 · 69,891 miOUR SCHOOL BUS FLEET HAD 88 ENGINES AFFECTED BY SAFETY RECALL G-12523, "REPLACEMENT OF HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE" DESPITE NEVER HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL HOSES BEFORE. THE DEALER RESPONDED QUICKLY, BUT AFTER COMPLETING APPROXIMATELY 20 HOSE CHANGES, SEVERAL OF THE ONES COMPLETED EXPERIENCED OIL LEAKS AT THE CONNECTION BY THE HEAD. THEY PAUSED A FEW WEEKS TO EVALUATE THE PROBLEM BEFORE COMPLETING THE REMAINDER OF THE FLEET BY ABOUT MAY 2013. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED NINE DIFFERENT BUS ENGINES THAT LEAKED AFTER COMPLETING THE RECALL.… |
| Unknown Or Other | Too few reports for a range | 26,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10795114 · 26,000 miA COOLANT HOSE BURST NEAR THE DRIVERS FOOT, THIS CAUSES THE WINDSHIELD TO FOG IMMEDIATELY, HOT ANTIFREEZE GETS ON DRIVERS LEG AND POURS DOWN FLOOR OF SCHOOL BUS. WE HAVE 14 OF THESE VEHICLES AND CURRENTLY HAVE HAD 4 OR 5 DO THIS SO FAR. WE HAVE ONLY HAD PROBLEM ON 2014 BUSSES. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2009: 0 complaints · 2014: 1 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Engine | Exterior Lighting | Exterior Lighting:Headlights | Steering | Structure:Frame And Members | Tires | Unknown Or Other | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.