NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 International 4300 Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 International 4300 has 2 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 2012 International 4300. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 International 4300 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 International 4300, describing incidents dated December 12, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11055816 · Filed
MAKING NOIS WHEN U PUSH THE PEDAL
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.
Sure Power Battery Separators overheating
NHTSA #12V452000 · Equipment — Electrical · NHTSA notice
Reported September 12, 2012 · Geo. Heiser Body Co., Inc.
Potentially affected: 28 vehicles
Owners notified October 25, 2012 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Other International 4300 model years
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