NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 International CF500 Recalls & Complaints
The 2006 International CF500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 CF500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2006 International CF500 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 International CF500, describing incidents dated November 6, 2006.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10175926 · Filed
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN RECALL LETTER # 06V378000 FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS RECEIVED; AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH A SERVICE DEALER. TWO WEEKS LATER, THE VEHICLE HAD STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED DUE TO UNAVAILABLE PARTS. IT HAS BEEN A MONTH SINCE THE PARTS WERE REQUESTED BY THE CONTACT. THE…
DRIVER'S SIDE ENTRY/EGRESS GRAB HANDLE
NHTSA #06V489000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported December 21, 2006 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 202 vehicles
International campaign 06511 · Owners notified February 16, 2007 · Vehicles built June 2, 2004 – July 20, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE A-PILLAR MOUNTED ENTRY/EGRESS GRAB HANDLE MAY LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Safety consequence
THIS SEPARATION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY CONTRIBUTE TO PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAB ENTRY/EGRESS GRAB HANDLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 06511.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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATOR
NHTSA #06V378000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported October 3, 2006 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 1,596 vehicles
International campaign 06508 · Owners notified November 9, 2006 · Vehicles built January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VT-275 ENGINES, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE INJECTION PRESSURE REGULATOR (IPR) VALVE ON THE ENGINE CAN FILL WITH RAIN WATER AND ROAD DEBRIS, POSSIBLY CAUSING TERMINAL CORROSION THAT MAY LEAD TO ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE DROPS.
Safety consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF THE IPR VALVE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. IF AN ENGINE SHUTDOWN OCCURS, THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME STRANDED ON A ROADWAY. THIS MAY LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CORROSION AND IF A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT IS PRESENT, THE CONNECTOR WILL BE REMOVED AND A NEW, SEALED CONNECTOR INSTALLED. IF NO CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE CONNECTOR WILL BE CLEANED, FILLED WITH DIELECTRIC GREASE AND COVERED WITH A PROTECTIVE WRAP THAT WILL PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION OF THE CONNECTOR TERMINALS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 06508.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
CAB ENTRY STEP REINFORCEMENT
NHTSA #05V523000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported November 16, 2005 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Potentially affected: 989 vehicles
International campaign 05521 · Owners notified December 2, 2005 · Vehicles built June 2, 2004 – September 27, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CAB ENTRY STEPS WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY CAUSING THEM TO HAVE LOWER MATERIAL STRENGTH PROPERTIES THAN DESIGNED. THESE LOWER MATERIAL STRENGTH PROPERTIES CAN ALLOW THE STEP TREAD TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE UNDER NORMAL USAGE.
Safety consequence
STEP TREAD SEPARATION WHILE A PERSON IS ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB, MAY RESULT IN PROPERLY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REINFORCED METAL BRACKETS ON BOTH CAB ENTRY STEP PLATFORMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 05S21. 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 CF500 model years
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