No complaints are listed for the 2006 International 8600. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INTERNATIONAL 8600.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2023-05-18. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 (excerpt)
Consequence: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-07-24. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN 6X4 OR 6X6 TRUCKS WITH AIR BRAKES OR TRACTORS WITH AIR BRAKES AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
Consequence: THIS COULD DELAY OR FAILURE IN APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: INTERNATIONAL IS WORKING WITH BENDIX TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES (PLEASE SEE 07E-037). BENDIX WILL INSTALL A CHECK VALVE REPAIR KIT FOR THE AFFECTED SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BENDIX AT 440-329-9000 AND INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-12-21. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL GROUND CABLE THAT CONNECTS THE ENGINE BLOCK WITH THE STARTER MAY BE ROUTED IN A WAY THAT COULD CAUSE CHAFING AGAINST THE STARTER'S POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES.
Consequence: IF CHAFING OCCURS BETWEEN THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CABLES, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY RESULT AND MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE GROUND CABLES FOR PROPER ROUTING. IF ANY CHAFING IS FOUND, THE ENGINE BLOCK GROUND CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHORTER (280MM) CABLE AND ANY OTHER DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED AND ROUTED CORRECTLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-04-28. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR OPERATED FIFTH WHEEL SLIDES AND AN MSVA 7-PACK ACCESSORY CONTROLLER, THE 7-PACK CAN ALLOW WATER TO CONTAMINATE ITS CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADVERTENT OPERATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE CONTROL.
Consequence: IF THE SLIDE CONTROL ACTUATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, MOMENTUM FROM THE TRAILER CAN CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL TO SLIDE WITHOUT INPUT FROM THE DRIVER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE MSVA 7-PACK TO A LESS WATER INTENSIVE ENVIRONMENT. A NEW MSVA 7-PACK BASE, THAT HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION, AND ALL AIR ACCESSORY SOLENOIDS WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
89 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 14 |
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| ENGINE | 8 |
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| STEERING | 7 |
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| SUSPENSION | 7 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
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11029461
Date: 2026-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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
11028359
Date: 2026-01-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
11027310
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
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.
11026148
Date: 2025-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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.)
11026190
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15A?F (-10 A?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
11022447
Date: 2025-08-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
11022310
Date: 2025-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
11021609
Date: 2025-07-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
11021606
Date: 2025-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models
11021607
Date: 2025-07-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Title: Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure Applies To: All Navistar Powered Trucks Requesting Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and/or Clean Idle Sticker, Clean Truck Check