Recalls for 2007 International 4300

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2007-04-25
Description
On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation.  Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.

Consequence
A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings.  The recall began on may 18, 2007.  Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7815.

Notes
International recall no.  07505.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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

Posted on: 2009-11-05
Description
E-n-g mobile system is recalling certain model year 2008 chevrolet w5500, model year 2007-2009 dodge 3500, model year 2009 mighty mover, model year 2006-2009 ford e-250, e-350 and e-450, model year 2008-2009 gmc w4500, model year 2007 international 4300, model year 2009 toyota land cruiser vehicles equipped with carrier airv ceiling units, model nos.  68rv0010ba, 68rv0012ca, and 68rv0010ea.  The heater element in these assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke or sparks.

Consequence
This defect could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
E-n-g mobile system will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired by carrier free of charge.  Please see carrier's defect report 09e-053.  The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2009.  Owners may contact carrier at 1-877-584-7059 or e-n-g mobile system at 1-925-798-4060.

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 http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Posted on: 2010-03-16
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.

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

Corrective Action
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 http://www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2008-02-27
Description
International is recalling 34,993 my 2006-2008 school and transit buses and heavy duty trucks/tractors manufactured between june 1, 2006 and june 28, 2007, equipped with international dt466 or dt570 engines.  The base plate of the engine oil cooler may crack allowing pressurized oil to leak into the engine compartment.  

Consequence
This condition may cause either engine shut down without warning, or in extreme cases, possible engine fire which can lead to property damage, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action
International will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge.  The recall began on november 21, 2008.  Owners may contact international at 800-448-7825.

Notes
International recall no.  08502.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.