NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 International 4300 Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 International 4300 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 International 4300. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 International 4300 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 International 4300, describing incidents dated June 1, 2012.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10542869 · Filed
NUMEROUS STALLING EVENTS HAVE BEEN OCCURRING ON THIS ROLLBACK IH4300. EVENTS OCCUR ON THE FREEWAY, FOUR-LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAYS, EXITING PARKING LOTS, AND PULLING INTO INTERSECTIONS. SOME EVENTS HAVE LEFT THE VEHICLE PARTIALLY ON THE ROADWAY OR IN AN INTERSECTION. SOME TIMES WARNING LIGHTS THAT DO NOT…
Sure Power DC-DC Converters:Fire Risk
NHTSA #14V186000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported April 8, 2014 · DUECO Inc.
Potentially affected: 34 vehicles
Owners notified May 29, 2014 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
DUECO Inc. (DUECO), a manufacturer of utility vehicles, is recalling certain Dueco-modified model year 2009-2011 International 4300, 2010 International 4400, 2009 and 2011 International 7400, 2010 Freightliner M2, 2008-2009 GMC C5500, and 2011 Ford F-750 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Safety consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
DUECO will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the converters, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Dueco at 1-800-558-4004.
Notes
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.
Hybrid Transmission Software
NHTSA #14V042000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported February 7, 2014 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 114 vehicles
Owners notified May 28, 2014 · Vehicles built February 9, 2007 – December 21, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.
FUEL LINE/TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL HARNESS ROUTING
NHTSA #10V631000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported December 20, 2010 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 435 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 10521 · Owners notified January 28, 2011 · Vehicles built August 3, 2010 – November 23, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL 4300 COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 3, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 23, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MAXXFORCE 7 ENGINES. THE FUEL LINES AND TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE TURBO EXHAUST PIPE POSSIBLY CAUSING THE FUEL LINE TO LEAK FUEL ON THE TURBO PIPE OR CAUSING THE MELTING AND POSSIBLE BURNING OF THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKING ON THE TURBO EXHAUST PIPE OR A MELTING OR BURNING ELECTRICAL HARNESS MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
NAVISTAR'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10521.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> .
OIL LEAK/POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
NHTSA #10V576000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA notice
Reported November 18, 2010 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 2,309 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 10518 · Owners notified January 10, 2011 · Vehicles built February 25, 2010 – September 10, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MODELS 4300 AND 4400 AND 2011 IC BUS MODELS CE AND HC COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. THE ENGINE TURBO OIL SUPPLY LINE MAY RUB ON THE FRAME RAIL POSSIBLY CAUSING AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Safety consequence
AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INTERNATIONAL DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
NAVISTAR'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10518.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> .
AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION/PARK FEATURE
NHTSA #10V318000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice
Reported July 9, 2010 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 1,642 vehicles
Owners notified May 31, 2010 · Vehicles built January 13, 2009 – May 10, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INTERNATIONAL BRAND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 13, 2009 THROUGH MAY 10, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN EATON HYBIRD TRANSMISSIONS WITH PARK FEATURE. THE REVERSE IDLER SHAFT MAY CONTACT THE PARK FEATURE AND THE TWO COMPONENTS MAY BIND, PREVENTING THE PARK FEATURE FROM ENGAGING.
Safety consequence
IF THE PARK FEATURE DOES NOT ENGAGE, THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY EATON CORPORATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890 OR EATON AT 1-800-826-4357 OR 1-269-342-3242.
Notes
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> .
JUMP START STUD
NHTSA #10V107000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported March 18, 2010 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 29,460 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 10506 · Owners notified September 10, 2010 · Vehicles built April 23, 2008 – March 15, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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> .
HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM
NHTSA #10V104000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported March 16, 2010 · NAVISTAR, INC
Potentially affected: 87 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 10505 · Owners notified April 14, 2010 · Vehicles built November 19, 2003 – February 9, 2010 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 IC CE, HC, AND BE COMMERCIAL BUSES AND INTERNATIONAL 1300, 3200, 3300, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, AND MXT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2003 THROUGH FEBRUARY 9, 2010. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY RELEASE IF THE BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) SOFTWARE MISINTERPRETS INPUT SIGNALS GENERATED FROM CYCLING THE IGNITION SWITCH MORE THAN ONCE AT A SPECIFIC FREQUENCY.
Safety consequence
RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY CAUSE SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SHIFT IN VEHICLE POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL DAMAGE, OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY REPROGRAMMING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890.
Notes
NAVISTAR'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10505.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> .
Other International 4300 model years
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