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  Safety Recalls of International Transtar Vehicles

There have been 21 safety recalls for the International Transtar. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the International Transtar.

NHTSA Recall #: 17V575000; Sep. 20, 2017

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Ic Bus HC, 2016 International 9900I, 2016 International Durastar, 2016 International Lonestar, 2016 International Prostar, 2016 International Terrastar, 2016 International Transtar, 2016 International Workstar
Component: STEERING
Recall Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International durastar, lonestar, prostar, terrastar, transtar, workstar, 9900i, and ic bus hc vehicles equipped with certain spicer d or e series steer axles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V938000; Dec. 28, 2016

An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2017 International 9900I, 2017 International Lonestar, 2017 International Prostar, 2017 International Transtar
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Recall Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2017 International prostar, lonestar, 9900i, and transtar trucks. The affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud is not ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V776000; Nov. 20, 2015

A high engine idle may make downshifting the transmission difficult and the engine brake may be disabled. These factors may hinder slowing down the truck when descending a long grade, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 International Durastar, 2014 International Durastar, 2013 International Lonestar, 2014 International Lonestar, 2013 International Prostar, 2014 International Prostar, 2013 International Transtar, 2014 International Transtar, 2013 International Workstar, 2014 International Workstar
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Recall Summary: Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 International prostar and durastar trucks manufactured April 26, 2012, to April 4, 2013, workstar trucks manufactured April 27, 2012, to March 29, 2013, lonestar trucks manufactured may 21, 2012, to April 2, 2013, and transtar trucks ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V755000; Nov. 16, 2015

If the turbocharger oil supply line oil leaks in the proximity of the engine exhaust manifold there would be an increased risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 International Transtar, 2015 International Transtar
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER
Recall Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 International transtar vehicles manufactured March 5, 2013, to December 12, 2014, equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines manufactured September 13, 2007, to September 23, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V693000; Oct. 23, 2015

Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 International Prostar, 2016 International Transtar
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International prostar trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015, and 2016 International transtar trucks manufactured on January 6, 2015, and equipped with certain eaton fuller fr-series 10-speed manual transmissions.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V607000; Sep. 29, 2015

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.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 International Lonestar, 2013 International Lonestar, 2014 International Lonestar, 2011 International Prostar, 2012 International Prostar, 2013 International Prostar, 2014 International Prostar, 2011 International Transtar, 2012 International Transtar, 2013 International Transtar
Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V438000; Jul. 8, 2015

If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 International Transtar, 2014 International Transtar, 2015 International Transtar
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 International transtar vehicles manufactured April 10, 2012, to December 12, 2014. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V241000; Apr. 22, 2015

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Ic Bus AC, 2015 Ic Bus AC, 2013 Ic Bus HC, 2014 Ic Bus HC, 2015 Ic Bus HC, 2011 International Durastar, 2012 International Durastar, 2013 International Durastar, 2014 International Durastar, 2015 International Durastar, 2013 International Lonestar, 2014 International Lonestar, 2015 International Lonestar, 2011 International Prostar, 2012 International Prostar, 2013 International Prostar, 2014 International Prostar, 2015 International Prostar, 2012 International Terrastar, 2013 International Terrastar, 2014 International Terrastar, 2015 International Terrastar, 2011 International Transtar, 2012 International Transtar, 2013 International Transtar, 2014 International Transtar, 2015 International Transtar, 2011 International Workstar, 2012 International Workstar, 2013 International Workstar, 2014 International Workstar, 2015 International Workstar
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V165000; Mar. 23, 2015

If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Ic Bus CE, 2015 International 9900, 2016 International 9900, 2015 International Durastar, 2016 International Durastar, 2015 International Lonestar, 2016 International Lonestar, 2015 International Paystar, 2016 International Paystar, 2015 International Prostar, 2016 International Prostar, 2015 International Transtar, 2015 International Workstar, 2016 International Workstar
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, durastar, lonestar, paystar, prostar, workstar and 2015 International transtar and ic bus ce vehicles equipped with a haldex air braking system.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V606000; Sep. 29, 2014

A missing or insufficiently tightened nut could cause the lower clutch rod to separate from the bell crank arm, making it difficult to shift the transmission. If the lower clutch rod separates while the vehicle is stopped and the clutch pedal is depressed with the engine running, or it separates during deceleration, the vehicle may lunge unexpectedly in the direction of the selected gear. Any of these scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 International Transtar
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015 International transtar vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to June 18, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the nut that fastens the lower clutch rod to the bell crank arm may not have been installed or tightened to the specified torque. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of International Transtar Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Sep. 20, 2017   Steering 1,175
Dec. 28, 2016   Electrical System:battery 294
Nov. 20, 2015   Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 15,730
Nov. 16, 2015   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger 60
Oct. 23, 2015   Power Train:manual Transmission 5
Sep. 29, 2015   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 3,776
Jul. 8, 2015   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 63
Apr. 22, 2015   Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower 82,736
Mar. 23, 2015   Air Brake 2,222
Sep. 29, 2014   Power Train:clutch Assembly 78
Apr. 17, 2014   Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper 297
Apr. 3, 2014   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 49
Sep. 18, 2013   Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly 16,107
Jun. 4, 2013   Service Brakes 7,756
Apr. 17, 2013   Visibility 14,720
Nov. 21, 2012   Service Brakes 4,747
Aug. 14, 2012   Service Brakes, Air:disc 956
May. 2, 2012   Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator 19,264
Feb. 13, 2012   Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve 17,867
Aug. 17, 2011   Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator 5,663
Apr. 19, 2011   Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module 2,543


Table 2. Recall Statistics of International Transtar Model Years

Model# Recalls
2017 International Transtar 1
2016 International Transtar 2
2015 International Transtar 6
2014 International Transtar 6
2013 International Transtar 11
2012 International Transtar 11
2011 International Transtar 9
2010 International Transtar 3
2009 International Transtar 1
2008 International Transtar 1