The 2008 International Ce has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 87 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10V1040002010-03-1687 affected
Defect
NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 IC CE, HC, AND BE COMMERCIAL BUSES AND INTERNATIONAL 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, AND MXT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2003 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2010. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY RELEASE IF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC…
Consequence
RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY CAUSE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL DAMAGE, OR DEATH.
Remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
VISIBILITY
2
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Owner operator of school bus states that four (upper-lower-right-left) dual pane door windows have fogged due to water entry between the panes. Owner has removed the panes in an attempt to correct and found that (at least one of) the panes had completely separated from the pane "sandwich." owner…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 international ce school bus. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they detected a condensation residue buildup in the glass on the four entry door panels. The white residue completely obstructed the visibility. The…”
“The international dt 466 school bus engine suddenly experienced extreme performance degradation without any warning while driving. The engine started a popping noise and severely lacked power. We purchased 75 school buses in 2008, and 26 percent of them had roller tappet guides fail by february…”
“The international dt 466 school bus engine suddenly experienced extreme performance degradation without any warning while driving. The engine started a popping noise and severely lacked power. We purchased 75 school buses in 2008, and 26 percent of them had roller tappet guides fail by february…”
“The driver of this school bus approached a students drop-off location and activated the amber 8-ways. After coming to a complete stop, the driver opened the door to let off the students. Due to a faulty door switch (international part #2207601c1) the red flashing 8-way lights as well as the stop…”
“The driver of this school bus approached a students drop-off location and activated the amber 8-ways. After coming to a complete stop, the driver opened the door to let off the students. Due to a faulty door switch (international part #2207601c1) the red flashing 8-way lights as well as the stop…”
“Hi, I would like to report defective fuel lines on ihc busses. The years range from 2008 365 engine to 2011 maxforce 7. The problem is they have alumium fuel lines and have stainless keepers for the quick disconect. They are rubbing through and causing fuel leaks. It spays up on motor and exhaust.…”
“Have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since I purchased it 10/07. Electrical, would not start in cold weather, continual draw on batteries replaced with new and also added a third. Numerous egr valves, egr coolers, low pressure fuel pumps, fuel supply connectors dpf's, will not do manual…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE12011 Opened 2012-04-16 · closed 2012-10-02
High Pressure Oil Line Rupture
On April 16, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE12-011) to assess the risks associated with rupture of the high pressure oil line to the fuel injectors causing an engine stall in model year (MY) 2008 International CE school buses equipped with International I-6 diesel…
InvestigationPE12011 Opened 2012-04-16 · closed 2012-10-02
High Pressure Oil Line Rupture
On April 16, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE12-011) to assess the risks associated with rupture of the high pressure oil line to the fuel injectors causing an engine stall in model year (MY) 2008 International CE school buses equipped with International I-6 diesel…
InvestigationPE12011 Opened 2012-04-16 · closed 2012-10-02
High Pressure Oil Line Rupture
On April 16, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE12-011) to assess the risks associated with rupture of the high pressure oil line to the fuel injectors causing an engine stall in model year (MY) 2008 International CE school buses equipped with International I-6 diesel…
InvestigationPE12011 Opened 2012-04-16 · closed 2012-10-02
High Pressure Oil Line Rupture
On April 16, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE12-011) to assess the risks associated with rupture of the high pressure oil line to the fuel injectors causing an engine stall in model year (MY) 2008 International CE school buses equipped with International I-6 diesel…
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