International Prostar — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 18, 2023
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Issue: On certain trucks, the backup lamps could be blocked and may not be visible. As a result, the trucks don't meet the requirements of the Canadian regulations. Note: This reca
Also affects: International 8100, International 9100i, International 9400i, International 9200i, International 8500
International Prostar — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Apr 6, 2023
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain trucks, a wire terminal for the blower motor circuit breaker in the power distribution module (PDM) could overheat and melt.
Also affects: Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, International Durastar, International Lonestar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Structure
High risk
Feb 22, 2019
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the exhaust hanger brackets may crack and allow the tail pipe to separate from the vehicle.
Also affects: International Lt
International Prostar — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 20, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with an electronic clutch actuator (ECA), the clutch may have been manufactured improperly and could fail. If this occurs, the broken clutch components
Also affects: International Durastar, International Hv, International Hx, International Lonestar, International Lt
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Sep 10, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the spring-actuated parking brake may have been improperly assembled. This could result in an internal air leak or a complete separation of the parking brake f
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Fbc Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Fe Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Re Commercial Bus
International Prostar — Engine
High risk
Sep 5, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain trucks built with a Cummins X15 or ISX15 engine equipped with nylon fuel lines and a banjo bolt on the fuel pump, a blockage in the fuel cooling system may cause a fuel
Also affects: International Paystar, International Hx, International 9900i, International Lonestar, International Lt
International Prostar — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 3, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the seat belt D-ring mounting bolts may break due to a material defect. If this occurs, the seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant in a crash, i
Also affects: Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, International Durastar, International Hv, International Lonestar, International Lt
International Prostar — Steering
High risk
Sep 20, 2017
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axle may not have been tightened to specification. This could cause the tie rod to become loose in the steer ax
Also affects: International 9900i, International Durastar, International Terrastar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Mar 14, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the air dryer mounting bracket may fracture and cause the air dryer to separate the frame. This could potentially cause the air lines to separate from the drye
Also affects: International Lt, International Rh, International Lonestar
International Prostar — Electrical
High risk
Dec 21, 2016
Model years: 2017
On some vehicles, the metallic battery box cover latch, when unlatched from its anchor, may articulate and potentially contact the battery jump start stud. If the jump start stud's
Also affects: International Transtar, International 9900i, International Lonestar
International Prostar — Electrical
High risk
Jul 26, 2016
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles equipped with the battery box mounted between the frame rails, the battery mounted cube fuse terminal connection could potentially break. A broken cube fuse ter
International Prostar — Engine
High risk
Nov 18, 2015
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with Navistar engines, the accelerator pedal position sensor could move on its mounting bracket if the pedal is depressed with excessive force. If the
Also affects: International Durastar, International Lonestar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Engine
High risk
Oct 5, 2015
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may develop an internal electrical short circuit that could blow a fuse in the ECM's electrical supply circuit. This could caus
Also affects: International 9900, International Durastar, International Lonestar, International Paystar
International Prostar — Structure
High risk
Sep 28, 2015
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the fifth wheel locking mechanisms could be susceptible to damage and/or wear. This could cause the locking mechanism to fail properly engage, potentially resu
Also affects: International Lonestar, International Transtar
International Prostar — Structure
High risk
May 20, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, the weld joint between the upper stack tail pipe and the vertical exhaust pipe may crack and allow the exhaust pipe to separate from the vehicle. The pipe fall
Also affects: International 9900, International Lonestar
International Prostar — Electrical
High risk
Apr 22, 2015
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, a double battery (24 volt) jump start or electrical load dump could result in an overvoltage condition of the linear power module (LPM) which is used to contro
Also affects: International Workstar, International Durastar, International Transtar, International Terrastar, International Lonestar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Mar 18, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These i
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, International 9900, International Durastar, International Lonestar, International Paystar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Dec 17, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These i
Also affects: International Paystar, International Durastar, International 9900, International Lonestar, International Transtar
International Prostar — Heater And Defroster
High risk
Oct 30, 2014
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with a no-idle heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module, the electrical harness supplying power to the module may not be of sufficient s
Also affects: International Lonestar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Apr 22, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, or an insufficient number of bolts may have been installed at tim
Also affects: International Lonestar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Label
High risk
Apr 22, 2014
Model years: 2014, 2015
Certain trucks may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. Vehicles may not bear a compliance label, or the compliance label may be missing Gross Vehicle Weight
Also affects: International Lonestar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Feb 20, 2014
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, brake s-cam bracket assemblies on the steering axle could fracture, causing an inoperative brake on the affected wheel end. This could cause the vehicle to pul
Also affects: International 9900, International Lonestar, International Paystar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 26, 2013
Model years: 2013, 2014
On some vehicles, a support bracket may contact the fuel tank during frame twist, which could puncture the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an
International Prostar — Accessories
High risk
Sep 19, 2013
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks equipped with the electronic fifth wheel jaw release system, incorrect air line routing could allow the fifth wheel jaw to release without driver input. This coul
Also affects: International Lonestar, International Transtar
International Prostar — Structure
High risk
Apr 17, 2013
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the sunshade (an exterior visor mounted above the windshield) may not have been fastened to the cab roof correctly during the manufacturing process. A sunshade s
Also affects: International Durastar, International Lonestar, International Terrastar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Nov 21, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the steer axle S-cam tube bracket assemblies may crack between the wing bracket and the tube steel when mounted to stamped spiders. This could result in partial
Also affects: International Transtar
International Prostar — Other
High risk
Oct 17, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the tow hooks may not have been correctly heat treated during the manufacturing process. As such, the hooks may fail during vehicle recovery operations. An une
International Prostar — Steering
High risk
Oct 16, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. This could allow the steering wheel to separate from the steering wheel hub. Should t
Also affects: International Lonestar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Sep 19, 2012
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the piston spring brake chamber may have been manufactured incorrectly and could allow air leakage into the chamber. As a result, the parking brake may not ful
Also affects: International Durastar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Aug 13, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, bolts fastening the brake calipers to their mounting plates (on all axles) may not have received adequate tightening torque during vehicle assembly. Loose bolts
International Prostar — Electrical
High risk
May 1, 2012
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks equipped with a MaxxForce 11 or 13 engine, the positive alternator cable may rub against the high pressure power steering hose. Continued contact could wear throu
Also affects: International Lonestar, International Paystar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Other
High risk
Mar 21, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the cab entry steps were manufactured incorrectly and could fail. Step failure could cause the user to fall from the vehicle, which could result in personal in
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Feb 10, 2012
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles equipped with Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees Celsius), internal ATR valve leakage can occur.
Also affects: Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, International Durastar, International Paystar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Electrical
High risk
Aug 18, 2011
Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain trucks equipped with a MaxxForce 11 or 13 engine, the positive alternator cable may rub against the high pressure power steering hose. Continued contact could wear throu
Also affects: International Paystar, International Transtar, International Workstar
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Apr 19, 2011
Model years: 2011, 2012
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 - Air Brake Systems. The trailer Antilock Brake System (ABS) fault indicator lamp
Also affects: International Workstar, International 9900, International Durastar, International Transtar, International Paystar
International Prostar — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 20, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the rubber isolator material that holds the driveline center bearing in the mounting bracket may deteriorate, which could result in driveline separation withou
International Prostar — Visual System
High risk
Aug 26, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain trucks, the passenger side windshield wiper linkage rod may separate from either the wiper motor drive arm or the passenger side pivot assembly. If the linkage separates
Also affects: International Lonestar
International Prostar — Steering
High risk
Jun 11, 2010
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain trucks, the fastener that clamps the pitman arm to the steering gear shaft may not have been torqued to specifications during vehicle assembly. This could cause wear of
Also affects: International 4300m, International 8600, International Lonestar
International Prostar — Electrical
High risk
Mar 23, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles 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 resulting in a vehic
Also affects: International 9200, International 4100, International 8600, International 7600, International 8500
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Jan 27, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the air line that supplies the traction solenoid valve of the Roll Stability Control (RSC) system may have been connected to an incorrect port of the air tank.
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Nov 21, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain trucks, the service brake air line between the tractor protection valve and the fast brake module may separate from the fast brake module. This would result in a loss of
Also affects: International Lonestar
International Prostar — Electrical
High risk
Jun 5, 2008
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, the potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination in
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce School Bus, Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, International 3000, International 4000, International 7000
International Prostar — Brakes
High risk
Feb 28, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
Certain vehicle may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured Bendix MV-3 dash control valve. If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservo
Also affects: International 4000, International 5000, International 7000, International 8000, International 9000
International Prostar — Other
High risk
Jan 28, 2008
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain trucks, the hood travel limiting shock bracket may fail. Should the shock separate while the hood is being opened, it would allow the hood to keep tilting forward, possi