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International 8600 recalls

There are 16 safety recalls on record for the International 8600, covering 127,592 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

International 8600 recalls by model year

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Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/moduleReported November 25, 2025 · 678 vehicles affected
What is wrong
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Risk
Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning January 12, 2026.

Recall number 25V817000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: back up lightsReported May 18, 2023 · 32,880 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
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.

Recall number 23V353000 · Recall details

Parking brake: driveline: air: chamberReported September 20, 2012 · 559 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an air leak could result in the parking brake not fully releasing.
Risk
If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1‑331‑332‑1590.

Recall number 12V465000 · Recall details

Steering: gear box: shaft pitmanReported June 14, 2010 · 1,220 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international 4300m, 8600, lonestar and prostar brand trucks manufactured from may 6, 2009 through may 25, 2010. The fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may have been undertorqued upon assembly. An under torque condition may cause wear of the interconnecting splines of the arm and the shaft possibly allowing the pitman arm to slip over the shaft resulting in a reduction of steering control.
Risk
A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 10V259000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported March 18, 2010 · 29,460 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar has notified the federal safety agency of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud may cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.
Risk
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on september 10, 2010. Owners may contact international dealers at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 10V107000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported August 22, 2007 · 49 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks built with cummins ism c876 engines, the electronic control module fails to recognize inputs of the vehicle electronic control unit or from a driver actuated dash switch thereby increasing the risk of unintended (or unexpected) elevated exhaust temperatures.
Risk
While this condition does not involve a risk of fire in the vehicle itself, it could present a fire hazard in a situation where the vehicle's exhaust is in close proximity to materials or substances that can melt, burn, or explode.
Remedy
Cummins, in conjunction with international, will conduct the remedy campaign. Cummins will install new ECM software. Owners can contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 07V374000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported July 24, 2007 · 10,882 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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.
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.

Recall number 07V314000 · Recall details

Fuel system, dieselReported April 24, 2007 · 700 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.
Risk
If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance is being performed on the fuel filter, diesel fuel could ignite within the filter housing. A fire within the fuel filter housing may spread possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel filters and fuel heaters and, if necessary, will replace the fuel heater. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 07V180000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported April 24, 2007 · 1,172 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.
Risk
A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7815.

Recall number 07V179000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported December 21, 2005 · 6,848 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 of charge. The recall began on december 21, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 05V567000 · Recall details

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assemblyReported April 28, 2005 · 4,616 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 august 5, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 05V188000 · Recall details

StructureReported December 3, 2004 · 17,443 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
Risk
These bolts can loosen during normal vehicle use and fall out. This may lead to the cab separating from the vehicle's chassis during a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy
As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. As soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. An interim letter was sent to owners on february 11, 2005. Another letter was sent to owners on april 8, 2005, as soon as parts are available. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 04V569000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported June 30, 2004 · 18,545 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 august 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 04V306000 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported April 22, 2004 · 1,687 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the seat belt latch failed a quality review.
Risk
This could cause the seat belt latch to become disengaged without warning in a vehicle crash or during episodes of high seat belt loading.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies. Owner notification is began on june 11, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1‑800‑445‑7825.

Recall number 04V193000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported May 21, 2003 · 711 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 drag link ball stud to fatigue and brake, or allow the castle nut to back itself off and cause the drag link to disconnect.
Risk
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 within a reasonable time should contact international at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 03V192000 · Recall details

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported March 6, 2003 · 142 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 the starter is in the cranking mode.
Risk
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 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.

Recall number 03V070000 · Recall details

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the International 8600 have?

16, covering service brakes, air, exterior lighting and parking brake.

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