Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V353000 Reported July 30, 2008

Engine hard start/no start/engine stall

International Motors, Llc · N/A · 24,975 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V353000
Manufacturer Campaign
08506
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
24,975
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 30, 2008

Defect Summary

Navistar is recalling 24,975 my 2003 through 2008 ic be, ce, hc, and re school and commercial buses and 2002 through 2008 international 3200 and 3300 model buses manufactured between september 21, 2001 through december 14, 2007, equipped with international vt365 engines. these vehicles may exhibit engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions due to possibly damaged terminals in the fuse holder connector of the injector drive module (idm) clean battery power circuits. the terminals may have been damaged during electrical continuity testing in the manufacturing process.

Safety Consequence

These conditions could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action

Navistar will notify owners and replace the idm fuse holder free of charge. the recall began on october 3, 2008. owners can contact navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V353000 or campaign 08506.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V353000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V353000?

NHTSA recall 08V353000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on July 30, 2008. It addresses: Engine hard start/no start/engine stall. The recall affects approximately 24,975 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V353000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08506. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.