2011 International 4300 problems

What is wrong

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.

Risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Recall number 14V186000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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

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.

Recall number 14V042000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

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.

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.

Recall number 10V631000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

An oil leak in the engine compartment may cause a fire.

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.

Recall number 10V576000 · Recall details

What is wrong

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.

Risk

If the park feature does not engage, the vehicle can move without warning, possibly resulting in personal injury or a crash.

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.

Recall number 10V318000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar has notified the federal safety agency 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.

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.

Recall number 10V107000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Navistar has notified the federal safety agency 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.

Risk

Release of the parking brake may cause sudden, unexpected shift in vehicle position possibly resulting in property damage, personal damage, or death.

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.

Recall number 10V104000 · Recall details