Vehicle recall 05V523000 · November 16, 2005
International CF500 and CF600
On certain trucks, the cab entry steps were manufactured incorrectly causing them to have lower material strength properties than designed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain trucks, the cab entry steps were manufactured incorrectly causing them to have lower material strength properties than designed. These lower material strength properties can allow the step tread to fracture and separate from the vehicle under normal usage.
- Consequence
- Step tread separation while a person is entering or exiting the cab, may result in properly damage or personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install reinforced metal brackets on both cab entry step platforms. The recall began on December 2, 2005. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
- Notes
- International recall no. 05S21. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V523000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 16, 2005
- Filed by
- INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 05521
- Owner notification
- December 2, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 989
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- International CF500 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- International CF600 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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