The king pin bushings go bad and lease company s and fly by nite trucking company's will not fix instead they change tires. The cabs fill with exhaust when the particular filter fills up because the park regen cycles do not work in the reel world . Have experienced this on ten plus trucks and so have many drivers most are afraid to make waves till after it finely causes them to start to pass out because they smoke so much that the can not smell it would not be a bit surprised if over 90 percent of the truck crashes in past 7 years especially when the driver of truck is killed.
The worst 2011 International 8600 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering1
- Suspension1
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Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: back up lights
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
Recall number 23V353000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman
- What is wrong
- Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 international 4300m, 8600, lonestar and prostar brand trucks manufactured from may 6, 2009 through may 25, 2010. The fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may have been undertorqued upon assembly. An under torque condition may cause wear of the interconnecting splines of the arm and the shaft possibly allowing the pitman arm to slip over the shaft resulting in a reduction of steering control.
- Risk
- A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on july 9, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 10V259000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 International 8600 110
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article provides guidance to dealership personnel, Technical Services personnel, Dealer Service...
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change...
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle...
- This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations...
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of...
- Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
- Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
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Questions about the 2011 International 8600
Is the 2011 International 8600 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 International 8600, close to a typical 8600 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 International 8600?
Steering, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 International 8600 have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, steering and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2011 International 8600 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 10V259000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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