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HighNHTSA·10V463000·Announced 2010-10-05

Navistar Recalls 2011 International Trucks for Headlight Height Defect

Navistar is recalling 2011 International 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks because the headlights are installed too high, which may reduce road visibility and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011 International 7300, 7400, and 7500 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the headlights are installed at an improper height of 55.5 inches, whereas the correct height is 54 inches. This installation fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regarding lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

The improper headlight height may not fully illuminate the road surface or may inhibit the ability of other motorists to see the vehicles, which can increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Dealers will install the correct headlights free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin on or before February 25, 2010. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL 7500, 7300, 7400
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
43

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • 7500
  • 7300
  • 7400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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