- The problem
- 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."
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2011 International 8600 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 International 8600 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the suspension (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2023 for the back up lights. For comparison, the 2010 has 0 and the 2012 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 8600 year, for its age
#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 International 8600 problems
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2011 International 8600 recalls 3
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
- 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.
- The risk
- A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2011 International 8600
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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. *Tr
International 8600: every year compared
All 8600 years2011 International 8600 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 International 8600 | 1 | 3 | C | |
| 2011 International 3200 | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2011 International 4300 | 1 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 2011 International 1300 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2011 International 4400 | 1 | 3 | C | 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 2011 International 8600
Does the 2011 International 8600 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 International 8600: back up lights (May 2023); shaft pitman (June 2010); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (March 2010). 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 2011 International 8600?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 International 8600 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 17, 2013 and the latest on November 17, 2013. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 International 8600 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 46 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical International 8600 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.
What should I do if my 2011 International 8600 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