International recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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 fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- International 7300 2011
- International 7400 2011
- International 7500 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V463000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 5, 2010
- Owners notified
- Feb 15, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 43
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 14, 2010 to Sep 16, 2010
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
- Maker's own recall number
- 10516
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 118
Notes
Navistar safety recall no. 10516.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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- International recall: Steering Nov 17, 2010
- International recall: Electrical system Mar 18, 2010
- E-One / Freightliner / International and more recall: Equipment Nov 20, 2017
- Ford / Freightliner / Gmc and more recall: Electrical system Apr 8, 2014
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.