2011 International 8600
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2011 International 8600. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A reduction of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
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Latest complaints
- Steering · Suspension
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…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean.
- 10251414Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
- 10251409Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
- 10246231J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10243610How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- 10243596General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- 10243595Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
- 10241555J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10241554J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10240193Snap-On torque wrench requirement for all big bore engine connecting rod bolts; A26, MaxxForce 13, N13 engines
- 10234021Rebuilding cylinder heads on certain EPA 2010 MaxxForce 11/13, N13, and A26 Engines
- 10234000Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
- 10232616Rebuilding Cylinder Heads on Certain International MaxxForce 11/13 engines and all International N13 and A26 engines
- 10227455J1939 Data link source address information
- 10222490Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- 10219330PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
- 10219325PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
- 10219319PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
- 10219314PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
- 10219307PicoScope Test 5V & 12V Intermittent Open and Short circuit diagnostics
- 10209487Calculating pulses per mile (speedometer setting); only models equipped with International engines
- 10208432ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; Applies to MaxxForce Engines
- 10208431J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10204137J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10201760Oil leaks at the Bottom of the Oil Filter Module; Only International A26, N13, or 2010 and newer 11 and 13 engines
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10200831Cab water leak troubleshooting tips
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10198708Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- 10189743Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 10185108ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; only trucks and busses built with 2007- 2009 MaxxForce DT/9/10. 2010-2012 MaxxForce DT/9/10, 2007-2009 MaxxForce V8, 2008-2009 MaxxForce 11/13 engines
- 10181960Cab Lean Concern
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177870Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Faults/Location/Diagnostics
- 10177096A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10172045J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10170952Bendix EC80 Blank Module Replacement Program; This document will guide the user through selecting the correct ABS module when it has been determined a replacement is needed. Only Models with EC-80 ABS Controller
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