Driver Fatality RF steer tire (RoadMaster RM180+ 295/75R22.5) failed while driving on Interstate at 65 mph pulling a flatdeck trailer loaded with lumber. Vehicle departed the highway into a concrete ditch and the load from the trailer came forward crushing the cab of the tractor.
2016-2017 · 2 model years
International LF687 Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the International LF687 across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2016 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 1
LF687 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common LF687 problems
Latest LF687 complaints
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I purchased the vehicle January 19, 2023 and have experienced issues with engine belts breaking, oil pan leak, engine sign constantly coming on, AC system not working properly, battery smoking, electrical lighting (lights not going off), def system and tires and rims. I have been exposed to life threatening situations by my engine belt breaking caused my vehicle to go out of control while driving. On one occasion by battery was smoking while I was driving. My AC unit not functioning properly and causing excessive...
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heat in the cab. The problem was confirmed by a Loves travel stop which performs free vehicle health reports. The vehicle components have been inspected by mechanical dealers. There were no warning signs when the problems started.
Minimizer sells a piece of plastic that bolts to the top of semi truck 5th wheel and under trailers. Minimizer claims this plastic is designed for frequent drop and hook applications. The plastic can't handle the huge forces between semi truck and trailer and is easily pushed off the 5th wheel leaving only the bolts sticking up out of the top of the 5th wheel. When this happens there is no grease between the trailer and 5th wheel plate, only the bolts sticking up and out of the top of the 5th wheel. As you can...
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imagine the bolts dig into the underside of the trailer making steering a problem on the snow covered roadway. Minimizer Document #10005364 says to "continue to follow 5th wheel manufacturer's lubrication and maintenance recommendations for the locking mechanism and king pin." which requires grease and greasy parts to be in very close proximity to the plastic. The plastic cannot handle the grease, fact is, In the same document the Warranty excludes damage caused by exposure to chemicals such as grease. The plastic pushed off the truck in less then one week, which created a mechanical emergency. The truck and driver can't do anymore work until the nuts and bolts are removed from the 5th wheel plate and the 5th wheel is properly re-greased. The plastic cannot handle trailer drop and hook or be touched by grease.
Questions about the International LF687
Which International LF687 years have the most problems?
What are the most common International LF687 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (2), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the International LF687 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any International LF687 model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data