2003-2008 International 5500I, International 5600I and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Navistar, Inc reported this safety recall on October 5, 2009. It covers about 9,527 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9,527
reported: Oct 5, 2009
owners notified: Oct 13, 2009
related complaints: 1

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong: 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.
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.

Recall number 09V386000

Affected vehicles

International 5500I 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
International 5600I 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
International 5900I 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
International 9200I 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
International 9400I 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
International 9900I 2003-2008 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

2005 International 5500I 2006 International 5500I 2007 International 5500I 2008 International 5500I 2005 International 5600I 2006 International 5600I 2007 International 5600I 2008 International 5600I 2005 International 5900I 2006 International 5900I 2007 International 5900I 2008 International 5900I

Questions about recall 09V386000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2008 International 5500I, International 5600I and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 09V386000, reported on October 5, 2009, covers about 9,527 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V386000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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