2011 International 7300 recalls and problems

The 2011 International 7300 has 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2011 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

3recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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3 recalls

Steering

Nov 17, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V586000 · 46 vehicles

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 International 7300, 7400, and 7500 vehicles manufactured from June 30, 2010, through October 13, 2010. These vehicles were built with an incorrect steering system draglink.

Original NHTSA wording

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL 7300, 7400, AND 7500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 30, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2010. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT STEERING SYSTEM DRAGLINK.

Risk: Drivers May experience degraded steering feel and control, increasing the risk of a crash possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Original NHTSA wording

DRIVERS MAY EXPERIENCE DEGRADED STEERING FEEL AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the steering draglink and pitman arm and will also inspect the steering arm for damage and replace if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners May contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Navistar safety recall no. 10517.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Exterior Lighting

Oct 5, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V463000 · 43 vehicles

Problem: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 International 7300, 7400, 7500, vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108,ds"'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles are installed with improper headlight height of 55.5 inches and the correct height should be 54 inches.

Original NHTSA wording

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL 7300, 7400, 7500, VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108,DS"'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES ARE INSTALLED WITH IMPROPER HEADLIGHT HEIGHT OF 55.5 INCHES AND THE CORRECT HEIGHT SHOULD BE 54 INCHES.

Risk: Improper height on the headlights May not fully illuminate the road surface or May inhibit the ability of motorists to see vehicles which can increase the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

IMPROPER HEIGHT ON THE HEADLIGHTS MAY NOT FULLY ILLUMINATE THE ROAD SURFACE OR MAY INHIBIT THE ABILITY OF MOTORISTS TO SEE VEHICLES WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install the correct headlights free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before February 25, 2010. Owners May contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Navistar safety recall no. 10516.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Electrical System

Mar 18, 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V107000 · 29,460 vehicles

Problem: Navistar has notified NHTSA of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 International trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud. Corrosion at the base of the stud May cause an electrical short between the stud and battery box.

Original NHTSA wording

NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL JUMP START STUD. CORROSION AT THE BASE OF THE STUD MAY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT BETWEEN THE STUD AND BATTERY BOX.

Risk: An electrical short May cause a vehicle fire.

Original NHTSA wording

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & notes

A final remedy has been established. Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. Repairs will be preformed free of charge. An interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. The safety recall began on September 10, 2010. Owners May contact International dealers at 1-800-448-7825.

Navistar's recall campaign number IS10506.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2011 vs. other International 7300 years

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Questions

Does the 2011 International 7300 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2011 International 7300, the latest from Nov 17, 2010 (steering). 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 2011 International 7300?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 International 7300.