Does the 2005 International RE have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, engine and engine cooling. 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 2005 International RE 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 2005 International RE?

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

2005 International RE recalls

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

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

For the 2005 International RE. 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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A International dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 International RE recalls, newest first

October 26, 2004NHTSA 04V50700076 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary: 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 of either circuit may cause the spring brakes to automatically actuate without warning.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 13, 2004NHTSA 04V400000290 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary: 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 be pinched between the engine and the bus body. An optional oil pressure switch may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing a leak to form.
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 another safety recall notice informing them that the final remedy is available. Owners who take their buses 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 800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 International RE with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air › Slack adjusters › Automatic1
Equipment1
Service brakes1

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Questions

Does the 2005 International RE have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, engine and engine cooling. 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 2005 International RE 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 2005 International RE?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.