2008 International Ce problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (2) · Steering (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2010-03-16 · campaign 10V104000 · 87 vehicles
Defect: NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 IC CE, HC, AND BE COMMERCIAL BUSES AND INTERNATIONAL 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, AND MXT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2003 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2010. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY RELEASE IF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE MISINTERPRETS INPUT SIGNALS GENERATED FROM CYCLING THE IGNITION SWITCH MORE THAN ONCE AT A SPECIFIC FREQUENCY.
Risk: RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY CAUSE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL DAMAGE, OR DEATH.
Fix: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
Service bulletins (174)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-02-05 · IK2600090 · Other
new carb idle reduction change request
Electrical System 2026-02-03 · IK4300035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this tool is designed to compare diamond logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. it allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the diamond logic builder vehicles folder using vin-based selection. as files are added or removed, the comparison runs auto
Engine 2026-01-02 · IK2600047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine replacements for all international engines will need to follow this procedure.
Structure:body 2025-12-19 · IK1600272 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.
Power Train 2025-12-05 · IK0600030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will guide the user through understanding prop shaft codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (metric prop codes start with the number a 4 and non metric prop codes start with a 2.)
Structure:body 2025-11-06 · IK1201009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°f (-10 °c), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor aftertreatment performance. this is caused by condensation accumulating and freezing within the charge air cooler (
Showing the 6 most recent of 174 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-09-06 · Power Train · 10,721 mi“the international dt 466 school bus engine suddenly experienced extreme performance degradation without any warning while driving. the engine started a popping noise and severely lacked power. we purchased 75 school buses in 2008, and 26 percent of them had roller tappet guides fail by february 2013. in every case, this failure mode resulted in …”
2012-04-02 · Exterior Lighting · 30,741 mi“the driver of this school bus approached a students drop-off location and activated the amber 8-ways. after coming to a complete stop, the driver opened the door to let off the students. due to a faulty door switch (international part #2207601c1) the red flashing 8-way lights as well as the stop arm failed to activate. this prompted the driver o…”
2011-10-06 · Visibility“owner operator of school bus states that four (upper-lower-right-left) dual pane door windows have fogged due to water entry between the panes. owner has removed the panes in an attempt to correct and found that (at least one of) the panes had completely separated from the pane "sandwich." owner was unable to remove coating from the glass with s…”
2011-09-19 · Steering · 1,745 mi“have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since i purchased it 10/07. electrical, would not start in cold weather, continual draw on batteries replaced with new and also added a third. numerous egr valves, egr coolers, low pressure fuel pumps, fuel supply connectors dpf's, will not do manual regen when indicators on dashboard call for it, thi…”
2011-08-01 · Visibility · 60,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 international ce school bus. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they detected a condensation residue buildup in the glass on the four entry door panels. the white residue completely obstructed the visibility. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate…”
2011-03-21 · Fuel System, Diesel · 15,000 mi“hi, i would like to report defective fuel lines on ihc busses. the years range from 2008 365 engine to 2011 maxforce 7. the problem is they have alumium fuel lines and have stainless keepers for the quick disconect. they are rubbing through and causing fuel leaks. it spays up on motor and exhaust. i told our local dealer in 2008 and several times …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.