2008 International CE recalls
Reported Mar 16, 2010 · 87 vehicles affected · NAVISTAR, INC
Problem: 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 control unit (Ecu) software misinterprets input signals generated from cycling the ignition switch more than once at a specific frequency.
Risk: Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.
Fix: 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.
2008 International CE problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 International CE complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 10,721 miles · reported Sep 6, 2013
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 2013. In every case, this failure mode resulted in major damage to engine valve train components. Two engines out of 26 total failures to date were not repairable and required replacement. The current failure has now grown to 34 percent. It is a safety hazard to school children and other vehicles when a…
Exterior Lighting · at 30,741 miles · reported Apr 2, 2012
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 arm failed to activate. This prompted the driver of another vehicle to go past the school bus while it was stopped and the students were unloading. Luckily, no one was injured in this incident. Unfortunately, it's not the first time this switch has failed. Delivery date of this vehicle was aug. 2007.…
Visibility · reported Oct 6, 2011
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 was unable to remove coating from the glass with solvents, etc. This owner is part of a group of eight purchasers who purchased a portion of "on-site" inventory of busses which were all equipped with the same glass feature (I.e. Purchasers did not specify this option). Owner of a related vehicle…
Electrical System · at 1,745 miles · reported Sep 19, 2011
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 regen when indicators on dashboard call for it, this has never worked properly, uses oil and antifreeze continually, steering column had to be replaced at approx. 40,000 miles, alot of diesel fuel has been in oil, april 2010,oil and again sept 2011. Have also had to replace service door motor,cross…
Visibility · at 60,000 miles · reported Aug 1, 2011
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 manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 09/28/11 updated
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 International CE have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 International CE: 10V-104 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 International CE?
Owners report visibility problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,000 miles.
Are International recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized International dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.