Total Complaints
2 filings
INTERNATIONAL 7400 · model year
2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400
2 NHTSA complaints, and 4 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006INTERNATIONAL7400 carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 7400 is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:cooling system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 4 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 22 investigation files overlapping the 2006 7400. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (4)
05V18800028/04/2005
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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.
08V08900027/02/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 34,993 MY 2006-2008 SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS/TRACTORS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2006 AND JUNE 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH INTERNATIONAL DT466 OR DT570 ENGINES. THE BASE PLATE OF THE ENGINE OIL COOLER MAY CRACK ALLOWING PRESSURIZED OIL TO LEAK INTO THE
07V31400024/07/2007
PARKING BRAKE
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.
07V22200004/06/2007
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE REAR-REAR AXLE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTERS MAY CONTACT THE REAR AXLE HOUSING PREVENTING THE BRAKES FROM BEING FULLY APPLIED POSSIBLY CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Recent Complaints
20080805ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ALL OF THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 TRUCKS WITH THE DT 570 ENGINE. THAT I HAVE IN MY FLEET(4) HAVE BLOWN THE BLOCK HEATER OUT OF THE ENGINE , DUMPING UP 10 GALLONS OF COOLANT ON THE ROADWAY CAUSING A BIG MESS AND SLIPPERY SURFACE. THE HIGHEST MILEAGE TRUCK I HAVE IS 10162.MI ONE OF THE TRUCKS HAS DONE IT TWICE. *TR
Mileage: 10,162
20080212FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 INTERNATIONAL TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE IN OUR SERVICE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENDED FOR A SHORT TIME BEFORE THE FIRE. THIS HAPPENED DAYS AFTER WE HEARD THAT THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NO LONGER PARKS THEIR TRUCKS INSIDE DUE TO FIRES OF THIS NATURE. *TR
Mileage: 16,500
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 have?▼
The 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400?▼
Yes, the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 has 4 recall(s). The most common affected component is TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Is the 2006 INTERNATIONAL 7400 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.