2012 International 4300 recalls and problems

The 2012 International 4300 has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2012 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 12 4300 model years — 7th most.

2recalls
2complaints
1crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Power Train

Feb 7, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V042000 · 114 vehicles

Problem: Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 IC bus 3200, model year 2012 and 2014 IC bus CE and model year 2011-2013 IC bus HC transit buses and model year 2008-2013 International 4300 and model year 2013 International Workstar commercial trucks equipped with Eaton hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.

Risk: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Navistar will notify owners and Eaton authorized service facilities will update the Hybrid Control Module Software version, free of charge. The recall began on May 28, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Equipment

Sep 12, 2012 · NHTSA campaign 12V452000 · 28 vehicles

Problem: Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International and 2010-2013 Fuso, Hino, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices. These devices may overheat.

Risk: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

Remedy & notes

Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Geo. Heiser Body Company at 1-206-622-7985.

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine2
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2012 vs. other International 4300 years

2002: 5 complaints20022003: 8 complaints200382004: 4 complaints20042005: 4 complaints20052006: 4 complaints20062007: 4 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20092010: 1 complaints20102011: 1 complaints20112012: 2 complaints20122013: 2 complaints20132

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2012. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2012 International 4300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2012 International 4300, the latest from Feb 7, 2014 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 International 4300?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), electrical system (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.