2012 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering
Fontaine Modification is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Navistar International 4300, 4400, 7300, 7400, and 7500 trucks; manufactured January 1, 2011 through January 9, 2013 and were modified to be able to be steered from either front seat. Certain steering assembly retaining clips may not be completely engaged, resulting in the…
Remedy: Fontaine will notify owners and dealers will inspect each truck's steering cross shaft assembly. Any that are found defective will have the complete steering cross shaft assembly replaced, free of charge. The recall…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin
How do I know if my 2012 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Fontaine Int'l 4300 W/dual Steerin; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Fontaine dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V042000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Fontaine models
- Trailer6 complaints
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- Container Trailer0 complaints
- Dft0 complaints
- Edft0 complaints
- Eftw0 complaints
- Fontaine0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.