NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 International 7400 Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 International 7400 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 International 7400. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 International 7400 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 International 7400, describing incidents dated February 8, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10237013 · Filed
ALL OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 TRUCKS WITH THE DT 570 ENGINE. THAT I HAVE IN MY FLEET(4) HAVE BLOWN THE BLOCK HEATER OUT OF THE ENGINE , DUMPING UP 10 GALLONS OF COOLANT ON THE ROADWAY CAUSING A BIG MESS AND SLIPPERY SURFACE. THE HIGHEST MILEAGE TRUCK I HAVE IS 10162.MI ONE OF THE TRUCKS HAS…
ODI #10217810 · Filed
2006 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE IN OUR SERVICE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENDED FOR A SHORT TIME BEFORE THE FIRE. THIS HAPPENED DAYS AFTER WE HEARD THAT THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NO LONGER PARKS THEIR TRUCKS INSIDE DUE TO FIRES OF THIS NATURE. *TR
OIL LEAK
NHTSA #08V089000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported February 27, 2008 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 34,993 vehicles
International campaign 08502 · Owners notified November 21, 2008 · Vehicles built June 1, 2006 – June 28, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 34,993 MY 2006-2008 SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS/TRACTORS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2006 AND JUNE 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT466 OR DT570 ENGINES. THE BASE PLATE OF THE ENGINE OIL COOLER MAY CRACK ALLOWING PRESSURIZED OIL TO LEAK INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE EITHER ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, OR IN EXTREME CASES, POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE WHICH CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 08502.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE/BENDIX
NHTSA #07V314000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice
Reported July 24, 2007 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 10,882 vehicles
International campaign 07511 · Owners notified September 28, 2007 · Vehicles built November 1, 2005 – April 30, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 07511.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
REAR AXLE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS
NHTSA #07V222000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Spindle · NHTSA notice
Reported June 4, 2007 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 230 vehicles
International campaign 07509 · Owners notified June 29, 2007 · Vehicles built October 11, 2004 – February 22, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY CONTACT THE REAR AXLE HOUSING PREVENTING THE BRAKES FROM BEING FULLY APPLIED POSSIBLY CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Safety consequence
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE CRASH THAT MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE SPIDERS WITH A SPIDER THAT HAS A DIFFERENT BRAKE GROUP CLOCKING ANGLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 07509.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL
NHTSA #05V188000 · Trailer Hitches — Fifth Wheel Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported April 28, 2005 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 4,616 vehicles
International campaign 05511 · Owners notified August 5, 2005 · Vehicles built October 10, 2001 – March 21, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO.05511. CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other International 7400 model years
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