- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 International 4300 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 International 4300 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2014 for the automatic transmission. For comparison, the 2011 has 1 and the 2013 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 4300 year, for its age
#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 International 4300 problems
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2012 International 4300 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Geo. Heiser Body Company, Inc., (Geo. Heiser Body Company) is recalling certain model year 2006 International and 2010-2013 Fuso, Hino, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices. These devices may overheat.
- The risk
- Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
- The fix
- Geo. Heiser Body Company will notify owners and will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began on October 25, 2012. Owners may contact Geo. Heiser Body Company at 1-206-622-7985.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2012 International 4300
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International 4300: every year compared
All 4300 years2012 International 4300 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 International 4300 | 1 | 2 | A | |
| 2012 International 7400 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 International 4300
Does the 2012 International 4300 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 International 4300: automatic transmission (February 2014); electrical (September 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 International 4300?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2012 International 4300 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 20, 2017 and the latest on December 20, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 International 4300 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical International 4300 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which International 4300 years have the most complaints?
2003 (8), 2002 (5), 2004 (4). See every International 4300 year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 International 4300 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data