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International Prostar recalls and problems

50 recalls and 35 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
50
Complaints
35
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4

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International Prostar by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 Prostar100000
2019 Prostar300000
2018 Prostar600000
2017 Prostar910000
2016 Prostar800000
2015 Prostar700000
2014 Prostar1030000
2013 Prostar1880240
2012 Prostar1860000
2011 Prostar1540000
2010 Prostar1071120
2009 Prostar941100
2008 Prostar920000
2007 Prostar300000
2006 Prostar100000
2005 Prostar100000
2004 Prostar100000
2003 Prostar100000
2002 Prostar100000

Most reported International Prostar problems

Problem areaReports
Engine11
Electrical System7
Vehicle Speed Control5
Engine and Engine Cooling5
Suspension3
Unknown or Other3
Service Brakes2
Fuel System, Diesel2
Wheels2
Fuel/Propulsion System2

All International Prostar recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-818Oct 31, 20242022Electrical System, Service Brakes, AirInternational Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU).
23V-353May 18, 20232008–2018Exterior LightingNavistar, Inc.
23V-248Apr 6, 20232017–2019Electrical SystemNavistar, Inc.
19V-122Feb 26, 20192017–2018Engine and Engine CoolingNavistar, Inc.
18V-826Nov 21, 20182018–2019Power TrainNavistar, Inc.
18V-588Sep 5, 20182017–2018Engine and Engine CoolingNavistar, Inc.
18V-293May 3, 20182018–2019Seat BeltsNavistar, Inc.
17V-792Dec 11, 20172012, 2014–2017EquipmentNavistar, Inc.
17V-575Sep 20, 20172016SteeringNavistar, Inc.
17V-174Mar 14, 20172016–2017Service Brakes, AirNavistar Inc.
16V-938Dec 28, 20162017Electrical SystemNavistar, Inc.
16V-556Jul 26, 20162014–2017Electrical SystemNavistar, Inc.
16V-453Jun 21, 20162017Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical SystemNavistar, Inc.
15V-776Nov 20, 20152013–2014Vehicle Speed ControlNavistar, Inc.
15V-693Oct 23, 20152016Power TrainNavistar, Inc.
15V-631Oct 8, 20152016Electrical System, Engine and Engine CoolingNavistar Inc.
15V-607Sep 29, 20152011–2014Trailer HitchesNavistar, Inc.
15V-241Apr 22, 20152011–2015VisibilityNavistar, Inc.
15V-165Mar 23, 20152015–2016Service Brakes, AirNavistar, Inc.
14V-688Oct 31, 20142009–2015Electrical SystemNavistar, Inc.
14V-201Apr 17, 20142014–2015Service Brakes, AirNavistar, Inc.
14V-107Mar 7, 20142014Power TrainNavistar, Inc.
14V-064Feb 20, 20142012–2013Service BrakesNavistar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International Lonestar, Paystar, Prostar, Workstar and 9900 trucks, equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake…
13V-581Nov 20, 20132013–2014Structure, Fuel System, DieselNavistar, Inc.
13V-439Sep 18, 20132008–2013Equipment, Trailer HitchesNavistar, Inc.
13V-231Jun 4, 20132012–2013Service BrakesNavistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand ProStar and TranStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through July 10, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as…
13V-146Apr 17, 20132011–2013VisibilityNavistar 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…
13V-101Mar 20, 20132013WheelsNavistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through January 2, 2013, with feature codes 29AEB and 29AEC (Preset Plus hubs).
12V-546Nov 21, 20122012–2013Service BrakesNavistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand ProStar and TranStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through June 12, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as…
12V-508Oct 18, 20122013EquipmentNavistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from May 14, 2012, through August 14, 2012, and equipped with tow hook feature code 01570.
12V-507Oct 17, 20122013SteeringNavistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through October 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature…
12V-465Sep 20, 20122011–2013Parking BrakeNavistar 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…
12V-403Aug 14, 20122012–2013Service Brakes, AirNavistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 International vehicles manufactured from November 2, 2010 through May 25, 2012, equipped with Bendix air disc brakes.
12V-196May 2, 20122010–2013Electrical SystemNavistar 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…
12V-115Mar 22, 20122012EquipmentNavistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international lonestar and prostar trucks, manufactured from march 24, 2011, through november 22, 2011, equipped with a feature code 08vts, 08jau, or 08jaw battery box.
12V-052Feb 13, 20122011–2013Service Brakes, AirNavistar 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…
11V-590Dec 19, 20112012Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Navistar is recalling certain 2012 international prostar commercial trucks manufactured from march 22, 2011, through december 9, 2011, equipped with feature code 04azx meritor wabco electronic stability control (Esc)…
11V-426Aug 17, 20112010–2012Electrical SystemNavistar 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…
11V-252Apr 19, 20112011–2012Service Brakes, AirNavistar 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…
10V-630Dec 20, 20102011Power TrainNavistar 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.
10V-383Aug 24, 20102008–2011VisibilityNavistar is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 international prostar and lonestar heavy trucks manufactured from january 2, 2007 through june 1, 2010.
10V-259Jun 14, 20102010–2011SteeringNavistar 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.
10V-107Mar 18, 20102009–2011Electrical SystemNavistar has notified NHTSA of a defect on certain model year 2008-2011 international trucks equipped with an optional jump start stud.
10V-037Feb 3, 20102009–2010Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Navistar is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 international prostar and lonestar trucks equipped with feature code 04azt roll stability control.
08V-618Nov 24, 20082008–2010Service Brakes, AirNavistar is recalling 14,048 my 2008-2010 lonestar and prostar trucks.
08V-258Jun 5, 20082002–2009Electrical SystemNavistar is recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules.
08V-097Feb 29, 20082008–2009Parking BrakeInternational is recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves.
08V-041Jan 28, 20082008StructureOn certain trucks, the retention system of the pin that attaches the hood travel limiting shock to the mounting bracket on top of the radiator may become disabled due to interference between it and the grab handle pocket…
07V-180Apr 24, 20072007–2008Fuel System, DieselOn certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.
07V-179Apr 24, 20072007–2008SuspensionOn certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the International Prostar?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2013 International Prostar has the most reports (8). Check the 2013 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the International Prostar have?

NHTSA lists 50 safety recalls covering International Prostar model years 2002–2019, 2022.

What are the most common International Prostar problems?

Owners report engine, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems most often.