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2005 International Re Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 International Re has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 366 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 04V507000 2004-10-26 76 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

THIS MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 04V400000 2004-08-13 290 affected
Defect

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…

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.

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…

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
1
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC · reported 2005-01-07

“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…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2005-01-07
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 International Re as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.