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2011 International Prostar Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 International Prostar has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 285,558 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23V353000 2023-05-18 32,880 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

TRAILER HITCHES 15V607000 2015-09-29 3,776 affected
Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International ProStar trucks manufactured May 18, 2010, to April 5, 2013, 2012-2014 International LoneStar trucks manufactured September 7, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 International TranStar trucks manufactured October 18, 2010, to…

Consequence

If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.

VISIBILITY 15V241000 2015-04-22 82,736 affected
Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could…

Consequence

If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14V688000 2014-10-31 18,798 affected
Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 International Lonestar vehicles manufactured October 12, 2009, to June 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 International ProStar vehicles manufactured December 16, 2008, to June 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles the electrical harness that supplies power to…

Consequence

An increase in resistance and heating at the connectors could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 60 amp relay and battery harness with a 150 amp relay and battery harness, free of charge. Navistar issued an interim notification to owners on December 29, 2014. The recall began on March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at…

EQUIPMENT 13V439000 2013-09-18 16,107 affected
Defect

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 International LoneStar, ProStar, and TranStar trucks manufactured February 20, 2008, through July 29, 2013 and equipped with an electronic fifth wheel jaw release system (feature code 0595BAW or 0595BAY). Due to an assembly error, the air lines at the…

Consequence

Because of the improper orientation, in the event of an air leakage at the isolation/vent valve, the 5th wheel jaw may release, unexpectedly releasing the trailer from the tractor, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air line routing. If necessary, the air line routing will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13514.

VISIBILITY 13V146000 2013-04-17 14,720 affected
Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 International Lonestar, model year 2012-2013 International Terrastar and model year 2011-2013 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks manufactured from June 1, 2010, through March 7, 2012 and equipped with day cab codes 16CAB, 16030,…

Consequence

If the sun shade separates from the cab roof during vehicle operation, the sudden release of the sun shade could distract the driver increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and strengthen the sun shade mounting, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's campaign number is 13505.

PARKING BRAKE 12V465000 2012-09-20 559 affected
Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an…

Consequence

If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V196000 2012-05-02 19,264 affected
Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, AND PROSTAR, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 LONESTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR FEATURE…

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A STANDOFF BRACKET AND IMPROVE HARNESS ROUTING TO BETTER ROUTE THE ALTERNATOR WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 12V052000 2012-02-13 17,867 affected
Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 IC BUS CE-C, HC, AND INTERNATIONAL 9400 AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR, PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, LONESTAR, PROSTAR, 9200, AND 9800, AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900, VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010,…

Consequence

UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER…

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11V426000 2011-08-17 5,663 affected
Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, AND PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODE 08GGN, 08GGR, 08 GHG, OR 08GHH. THE ALTERNATOR…

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ROUTE THE WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. NAVISTAR DID NOT PROVIDE AN EXPECTED START DATE FOR THE RECALL, BUT AN INTERIM NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS IF PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AFTER OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. THIS…

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 11V252000 2011-04-19 2,543 affected
Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR, PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, LONESTAR AND PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)." THE…

Consequence

AN INOPERABLE TRAILER ABS FAULT INDICATOR MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM BEING AWARE OF A TRAILER ABS FAULT CONDITION THEREBY POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM OR REPLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

POWER TRAIN 10V630000 2010-12-20 421 affected
Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH DRIVELINE FEATURE CODE 06WAK. THE RUBBER ISOLATOR MATERIAL THAT HOLDS THE DRIVELINE CENTER BEARING IN THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY DETERIORATE DUE TO AN…

Consequence

DRIVELINE SEPARATION MAY CAUSE A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BEARING AND ITS MOUNTING HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

VISIBILITY 10V383000 2010-08-24 39,544 affected
Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR AND LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2010. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ROD MAY SEPARATE FROM EITHER THE WIPER DRIVE ARM OR PASSENGER SIDE PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

WHEN THE LINKAGE SEPARATES, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM WILL NO LONGER OPERATE WHICH COULD LEAD TO REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INTERNATIONAL DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

STEERING 10V259000 2010-06-14 1,220 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10V107000 2010-03-18 29,460 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

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,…

Complaints by component

ENGINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
SUSPENSION
1
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
1
Total complaints6

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Purchased a used prostar from international and it has been a lemon. International knowingly sold this truck with the engine, exhaust system default. Egr and egr cooling system continue to break down when in operation causing the truck to shut down while in operation and leaking fumes into the…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-07-06

“While driving at interstate highway speeds, contact with highway edge rumble strips may cause the vehicle traction control system to activate and cause loss of control and/or stability of the vehicle. *tr”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2011-10-01

“While driving at interstate highway speeds, contact with highway edge rumble strips may cause the vehicle traction control system to activate and cause loss of control and/or stability of the vehicle. *tr”

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM · reported 2011-10-01

“2011 international pro star , unit 1 was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike in the right driving lane when rear passenger trailer tire came off the wheel hub. *bf the mechanic failed to tighten the lug nuts on the trailer tires from the last tire service. (ohio traffic crash report #…”

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · reported 2011-04-05

“The contact owns a 2011 international prostar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable and difficult to control. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while driving on poorly paved roads. The contact stated that the failure was due to…”

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR · reported 2011-03-01

“The contact owns a 2011 international prostar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable and difficult to control. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while driving on poorly paved roads. The contact stated that the failure was due to…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2011-03-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 International Prostar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.