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2002 International 5600i problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2002 International 5600i — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

Does the 2002 International 5600i have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V569000BrakesDecember 21, 2005 · 2 units

Defect

CERTAIN TRUCKS BUILT WITH A 8X6 WHEEL CONFIGURATION (TRIDEMS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, 'AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THE AS-BUILT AIR BRAKE COMPONENT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION ARE INADEQUATE FOR THE EXTENDED WHEELBASES CAUSING THE MID-REAR AND REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE APPLY TIMING TO BE NONCOMPLIANT WITH THE STANDARD.

Consequence

THE LONGER BRAKE APPLY TIME MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE AIR HOSING (TO 3/4" DIAMETER) FROM THE AIR TANK; AIR HOSING (TO 3/4") FROM THE ABS-MODULATOR VALVES TO SERVICE BRAKE QUICK RELEASE VALVES; AND THE SERVICE BRAKE QUICK RELEASE VALVES WILL BE UPGRADED WITH LARGER PORTS TO ACCOMMODATE HIGH AIR FLOW FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

2002 International 5600i — common questions

Is the 2002 International 5600i reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 International 5600i have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 International 5600i. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.