2005 International 8000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2005 International 8000. Newest first.
Navistar IS recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules. the potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the vehicle's remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fire could cause personal injury or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on july 10, 2008. owners may contact navistar at 1-280-461-1890.
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. this allows cracks to develop over time.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on may 13, 2005. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Fuel system, diesel
TL* the contact drives a 2005 international 8000 for work. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who…
TL* the contact drives a 2005 international 8000 for work. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that there were no defects with the vehicle. The contact started to feel ill and had his blood tested which came back positive for carbon monoxide. The contact then took the vehicle to another independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with an exhaust leak at the turbo gasket manifold. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 450,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean.
- 10251414Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
- 10251409Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
- 10246231J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10243610How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- 10243596General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- 10243595Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
- 10234000Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
- 10227455J1939 Data link source address information
- 10222490Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- 10219330PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
- 10219325PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
- 10219319PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
- 10219314PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
- 10209487Calculating pulses per mile (speedometer setting); only models equipped with International engines
- 10208431J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10204137J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10198708Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- 10189743Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 10189741Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure
- 10181960Cab Lean Concern
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177096A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10172045J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10169879Key Codes and Key Cutting Information (Not for CV Series)
- 10165643Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10163416Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
- 10162034J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10160941Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 10156576Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure
- 10156324Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10156305Tool Instruction - BCM Programming Harness
- 10145721A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10145715Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10145711Radio Diagnostics and Information
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