Does the 2004 International 8500 have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, trailer hitches, structure, electrical system, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 International 8500 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 International 8500?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 International 8500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 International 8500. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your International been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2004 International 8500 recalls, newest first

May 18, 2023NHTSA 23V35300032,880 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Back up lights

Summary: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 28, 2005NHTSA 05V1880004,616 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer hitches › Fifth wheel assembly

Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with air operated fifth wheel slides and an msva 7-pack accessory controller, the 7-pack can allow water to contaminate its circuit board. This could result in inadvertent operation of the fifth wheel slide control.
Consequence: If the slide control actuates while the vehicle is in motion, momentum from the trailer can cause the fifth wheel to slide without input from the driver, which could result in a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the msva 7-pack to a less water intensive environment. A new msva 7-pack base, that has been improved to prevent water intrusion, and all air accessory solenoids will be installed free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 3, 2004NHTSA 04V56900017,443 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary: On certain trucks, the bolts that mount the front of the cab to the mounting brackets were not properly torqued at the manufacturing plant.
Consequence: These bolts can loosen during normal vehicle use and fall out. This may lead to the cab separating from the vehicle's chassis during a vehicle crash that may result in property damage, personal injury or death.
Remedy: As an interim action, dealers will properly tighten the existing cab mounting bolts and replace any missing bolts. As soon as parts are available, dealers will replace all sixteen bolts and tighten them properly. An interim letter was sent to owners on February 11, 2005. Another letter was sent to owners on April 8, 2005, as soon as parts are available. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 30, 2004NHTSA 04V30600018,545 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with international DT530, cummins, or caterpillar I-6 engines, the positive battery cable between the batteries and the starter may rub against an electrical ground cable between the starter and frame rail.
Consequence: This could cause an electrical short and/or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for any chafing. If there is no evidence of chafing, a saddle clamp will be installed. If there is evidence of chafing, the damaged cables will be replaced and the saddle clamp installed. The recall began on August 16, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 22, 2004NHTSA 04V1930001,687 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

Summary: Certain trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the seat belt latch failed a quality review.
Consequence: This could cause the seat belt latch to become disengaged without warning in a vehicle crash or during episodes of high seat belt loading.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies. Owner notification is began on June 11, 2004. Owners should contact international at 1-800-445-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 International 8500 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 International 8500 have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, trailer hitches, structure, electrical system, seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 International 8500 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 International 8500?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.