Recall 11V-252: 2011–2012 International Durastar, 2011–2012 International Lonestar and 4 more

NAVISTAR, INC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Apr 19, 2011, covering about 2,543 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-252
Report date
Apr 19, 2011
Vehicles affected
2,543
Owners notified
May 12, 2011

The problem

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 trailer ABS fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will not illuminate due to a programming or hardware issue with the brake system electronic control unit.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Navistar safety recall no. 11505.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerNAVISTAR, INC
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V252000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
International Durastar2011, 2012All years
International Lonestar2011, 2012All years
International Paystar2011, 2012All years
International Prostar2011, 2012All years
International Transtar2011, 2012All years
International Workstar2011, 2012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-252?

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 trailer ABS fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will not illuminate due to a programming or hardware issue with the brake system electronic control unit.

How is recall 11V-252 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.