NHTSA vehicle safety data

2005 International RE Recalls & Complaints

The 2005 International RE has 2 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 2005 International RE. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2005 International RE owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 International RE, describing incidents dated January 7, 2005.

Most-cited components

Equipment 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10137483 · Filed September 23, 2005
MY COMPANY PURCHASED 3 2005 SIDE-DUMP TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED BY SIDUMP'R TRAILER CO., HWY 13 AND 20, PLAINVIEW, NE, 68769. THESE TRAILERS CAME EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS AND AIR CHAMBERS MANUFACTURED BY CREWSON INDUSTRIES, 1800 BROADWAY, BLDG 3, BUFFALO, NY 14212. THE PROBLEM IS THAT…

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INTERNATIONAL/FMVSS 121/AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS

NHTSA #04V507000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 76 vehicles

International campaign 04519 · Owners notified November 8, 2004 · Vehicles built April 1, 2004 – June 16, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

CERTAIN 2005 MY INTERNATIONAL RE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 16, 2004 WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. TWO CHECK VALVES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE AIR TANKS TO ISOLATE THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR CIRCUITS. A LEAK OR FAILURE OF EITHER CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE THE SPRING BRAKES TO AUTOMATICALLY ACTUATE WITHOUT WARNING.

Safety consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSTALL TWO CHECK VALVES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 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 AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

INTERNATIONAL/ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

NHTSA #04V400000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice

Reported August 13, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 290 vehicles

International campaign 04512 · Owners notified March 18, 2005 · Vehicles built March 3, 2004 – August 5, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

INTERNATIONAL 2005 MY RE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT FROM MARCH 3 THROUGH AUGUST 5, 2004. THE HIGH-PRESSURE SUPPLY HOSE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE POSITIVE STUD ON THE STARTER SOLENOID. THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, CONTAINING THE POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE ALTERNATOR, MAY BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE BUS BODY. AN OPTIONAL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING MANUFACTURING, CAUSING A LEAK TO FORM.

Safety consequence

ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS LISTED MAY CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE BAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

INTERNATIONAL HAS PROVIDED ITS DEALERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THE INTERIM REPAIR BY 8/13/04 AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMERS. WITH THE INTERIM NOTICE YOUR INTERNATIONAL DEALER WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCEDURE, HOWEVER, THE FINAL REMEDY HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE ANOTHER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE INFORMING THEM THAT THE FINAL REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR BUSES 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 800-448-7825.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2005 International RE. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 International RE.

Service Brakes, Air; Equipment

ODI #10137483

Incident: January 7, 2005 · Filed: September 23, 2005

MY COMPANY PURCHASED 3 2005 SIDE-DUMP TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED BY SIDUMP'R TRAILER CO., HWY 13 AND 20, PLAINVIEW, NE, 68769. THESE TRAILERS CAME EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS AND AIR CHAMBERS MANUFACTURED BY CREWSON INDUSTRIES, 1800 BROADWAY, BLDG 3, BUFFALO, NY 14212. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO MAINTAIN SHOE TO DRUM CLEARANCE AT A FIXED AMOUNT, OVERTIGHTEN THE BRAKES ON TWO WHEEL POSITIONS ON EACH OF THE THREE TRAILERS. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE BRAKE CHAMBERS, ALSO SUPPLIED BY CREWSON, DISINTEGRATE AROUND THE ATTACHING BOLTS AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER. THE END RESULT, IF UNDETECTED, IS, IN THE CASE OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER, WHEEL LOCKUP OR BRAKE SHOE FIRE. IN THE CASE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. UPON INQUIRING AS TO THE FREQUENCY OF THESE PROBLEMS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IT IS QUITE WIDESPREAD AMONG OTHER PURCHASERS OF THESE TRAILERS. I HAVE CONTACTED CREWSON INDUSTRIES AND THEY HAVE SENT REPRESENTATIVES TO INSPECT MY TRAILERS. THEY HAVE OFFERED TO SEND ME REPLACEMENT PARTS, HOWEVER, I FEEL THAT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE NO BETTER THAN THE ONES INSTALLED ON MY TRAILERS NOW. I HAVE ALSO TALKED TO AN ENGINEER AT CREWSONS, IDENTIFIED AS TONY V, AND HE STATED THE BRAKE CHAMBERS WERE NOT INTENDED TO BE USED ON AXLES INSTALLED ON SIDE DUMP TRAILERS AS THEY FELT THE TWISTING OF THE AXLES WAS THE CAUSE OF THE DISINTEGRATION. AT THIS POINT, HE HAS ALSO STATED, THAT CREWSON WILL NOT REPLACE ANY PARTS WITHOUT FIRST INSPECTING THEM. SECONDLY, HE HAS STATED THAT THEY WILL NOT REPLACE MY PARTS AS THEY CANNOT SUPPLY ME WITH PARTS THAT ARE BETTER THAN WHAT I HAVE. AT THIS POINT, I BELIEVE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF THESE SLACK ADJUSTERS AND BRAKE CHAMBERS THAT COULD FAIL AT ANY TIME AND CREWSON INDUSTRIES IS SHIRKING THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE GUISE OF THEIR WARRANTY PROCEDURES, LEAVING DANGEROUSLY DEFECTIVE BRAKE EQUIPMENT IN USE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.*JB

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