The problem
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 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.
Contacts
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 <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 10V463000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.