# Recalls that may apply to the 2003 International 5900i

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [09V386000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V386000.md), 2009-10-05: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2003 AND DECEMBER 21, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINES.  THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION \(VVA\) OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE P\-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. Built 2003\-04\-01 to 2007\-12\-21.
- [05V569000](/recalls/nhtsa/05V569000.md), 2005-12-21: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION \(TRIDEMS\) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.'  THE AS\-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID\-REAR AND REAR\-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD. Built 2001\-08\-21 to 2005\-09\-23.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2005397](/recalls/tc/2005397.md), 2005-12-19: Brakes. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 121 \- Brake Actuation Timing.  The air brake component size and configuration are inadequate for these extended wheelbase vehicles, causing the mid\-rear and rear\-rear axle brakes to take longer than required to apply.  The longer brake apply time may result in extended stopping distances.  Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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