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2011 International 7500 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Nov 17, 2010
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

3 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

Nov 17, 2010
46 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: DRIVERS MAY EXPERIENCE DEGRADED STEERING FEEL AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The remedy: 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, INCManufacturer number 10517View on NHTSA.gov

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Oct 5, 2010
43 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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, INCManufacturer number 10516View on NHTSA.gov

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Mar 18, 2010
29,460 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
The 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.
NAVISTAR, INCManufacturer number 10506View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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