2011 International Workstar Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2011 International Workstar has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 172,008 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15V394000 2015-06-22 29,182 affected
Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April…

Consequence

If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514.

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…

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.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 11V167000 2011-03-14 33 affected
Defect

NAVISTAR IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR AND WORKSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 19, 2010, AND FEBRUARY 3, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF…

Consequence

IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO BREAK, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, REDUCING BRAKING CAPACITY AND, IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE. REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

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 Workstar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.