Total Complaints
2 filings
INTERNATIONAL RE · model year
2005 INTERNATIONAL RE
2 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005INTERNATIONALRE 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, 0 fires, 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 2005 RE is service brakes, air:slack adjusters:automatic with 1 filings, followed by equipment (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 2 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 2005 RE. 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
0
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
Recalls (2)
04V50700026/10/2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CERTAIN 2005 MY INTERNATIONAL RE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 16, 2004 WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. TWO CHECK VALVES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE AIR TANKS TO ISOLATE THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY AIR CIRCUITS.
04V40000013/08/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERNATIONAL 2005 MY RE SCHOOL BUSES BUILT FROM MARCH 3 THROUGH AUGUST 5, 2004. THE HIGH-PRESSURE SUPPLY HOSE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE POSITIVE STUD ON THE STARTER SOLENOID. THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, CONTAINING THE POSITIVE CABLE FROM THE
Recent Complaints
20050923SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
MY COMPANY PURCHASED 3 2005 SIDE-DUMP TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED BY SIDUMP'R TRAILER CO., HWY 13 AND 20, PLAINVIEW, NE, 68769. THESE TRAILERS CAME EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS AND AIR CHAMBERS MANUFACTURED BY CREWSON INDUSTRIES, 1800 BROADWAY, BLDG 3, BUFFALO, NY 14212. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO MAINTAIN SHOE TO DRUM CLEARANCE AT A FIXED AMOUNT, OVERTIGHTEN THE BRAKES ON TWO WHEEL POSITIONS ON EACH OF THE THREE TRAILERS. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE BRAKE CHAMBERS, ALSO SUPPLIED BY CREWSON, DISINTEGRATE AROUND THE ATTACHING BOLTS AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER. THE END RESULT, IF UNDETECTED, IS, IN THE CASE OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER, WHEEL LOCKUP OR BRAKE SHOE FIRE. IN THE CASE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. UPON INQUIRING AS TO THE FREQUENCY OF THESE PROBLEMS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IT IS QUITE WIDESPREAD AMONG OTHER PURCHASERS OF THESE TRAILERS. I HAVE CONTACTED CREWSON INDUSTRIES AND THEY HAVE SENT REPRESENTATIVES TO
20050923EQUIPMENT
MY COMPANY PURCHASED 3 2005 SIDE-DUMP TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED BY SIDUMP'R TRAILER CO., HWY 13 AND 20, PLAINVIEW, NE, 68769. THESE TRAILERS CAME EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS AND AIR CHAMBERS MANUFACTURED BY CREWSON INDUSTRIES, 1800 BROADWAY, BLDG 3, BUFFALO, NY 14212. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO MAINTAIN SHOE TO DRUM CLEARANCE AT A FIXED AMOUNT, OVERTIGHTEN THE BRAKES ON TWO WHEEL POSITIONS ON EACH OF THE THREE TRAILERS. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE BRAKE CHAMBERS, ALSO SUPPLIED BY CREWSON, DISINTEGRATE AROUND THE ATTACHING BOLTS AND FALL OFF THE TRAILER. THE END RESULT, IF UNDETECTED, IS, IN THE CASE OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER, WHEEL LOCKUP OR BRAKE SHOE FIRE. IN THE CASE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER, TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING. UPON INQUIRING AS TO THE FREQUENCY OF THESE PROBLEMS, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IT IS QUITE WIDESPREAD AMONG OTHER PURCHASERS OF THESE TRAILERS. I HAVE CONTACTED CREWSON INDUSTRIES AND THEY HAVE SENT REPRESENTATIVES TO
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 INTERNATIONAL RE have?▼
The 2005 INTERNATIONAL RE has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 INTERNATIONAL RE?▼
Yes, the 2005 INTERNATIONAL RE has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 INTERNATIONAL RE?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 INTERNATIONAL RE is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EQUIPMENT.
Is the 2005 INTERNATIONAL RE 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.
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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.
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