2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various mechanical and electrical components as addressed in multiple recalls but no direct complaints were recorded.
There are 12 recalls for this vehicle affecting systems such as steering, wheels, brakes, electrical components, visibility, equipment, and lighting. The recalls address safety risks ranging from steering control loss to potential fire hazards.
Recalls- Steering gear shaft. Recall 10V259000 affects 1,220 vehicles with an undertorqued fastener that may cause pitman arm slippage and reduced steering control, increasing crash risk. Dealers will repair free of charge.
- Battery jump start stud. Recall 10V107000 covers 29,460 vehicles where corrosion may cause an electrical short and fire hazard. A new jump start stud will be installed at no cost to owners.
- Wheels cracking. Recall 10V408000 involves 32 vehicles with styled aluminum wheels that may crack and separate, raising crash risk. Affected wheels will be replaced free of charge.
- Windscreen wiper linkage. Recall 10V383000 affects 39,544 trucks where the passenger side wiper linkage can separate, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Linkage will be replaced free.
- ABS control unit. Recall 11V252000 includes 2,543 vehicles with a brake module programming or hardware defect that disables the trailer ABS fault indicator, increasing crash risk. Units will be reprogrammed or replaced free.
- Air brake check valve. Recall 12V052000 affects 17,867 trucks where internal leakage of Bendix relay valves can cause continuous brake application, overheating, or fire and crash risk. Dealers provide a temporary repair at no charge.
- Wheels fatigue cracking. Recall 12V339000 covers 16 vehicles with corrosion-related wheel cracks risking separation and crash. Affected wheels will be replaced free.
- Sun shade attachment. Recall 13V146000 includes 14,720 trucks with improperly secured sun shades that could detach and distract drivers. Mounting will be inspected and strengthened without charge.
- Fifth wheel assembly air lines. Recall 13V439000 involves 16,107 vehicles with assembly errors in air line orientation that could cause trailer release and crash risk. Air line routing will be corrected free.
- Electrical harness for HVAC. Recall 14V688000 involves 18,798 vehicles where undersized wiring may overheat and cause fire. The relay and harness will be replaced free of charge.
- Back-up lights visibility. Recall 23V353000 affects 32,880 vehicles with insufficient rear lighting and lack of additional back-up lights, increasing crash risk. Rear stop/turn signal lights will be replaced free.
Owners dealing with multiple recalls involving safety defects or unresolved repair issues may have protections under their state lemon laws. Consulting a legal expert can help clarify available rights and actions.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
11
Total Recalls
173187
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
32880 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
18798 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 International Lonestar vehicles manufactured October 12, 2009, to June 16, 2014, and 2009-2015 International ProStar vehicles manufactured December 16, 2008, to June 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles the electrical harness that supplies power to the HVAC system may not be of sufficient size for the electrical load of the circuit. This can result in an increase in resistance and heating at the connectors.
Risk: An increase in resistance and heating at the connectors could cause a vehicle fire.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
16107 vehicles affected
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 International LoneStar, ProStar, and TranStar trucks manufactured February 20, 2008, through July 29, 2013 and equipped with an electronic fifth wheel jaw release system (feature code 0595BAW or 0595BAY). Due to an assembly error, the air lines at the isolation/vent valve may not be oriented correctly.
Risk: Because of the improper orientation, in the event of an air leakage at the isolation/vent valve, the 5th wheel jaw may release, unexpectedly releasing the trailer from the tractor, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
14720 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY
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, or 16196 and feature codes 16WCE, 16WCR, 16XWD, 16XWE, 16XWV, 16XXB, 16XXD, 16XXE, 16XXG, or 16XYN sun shades. The sun shade may not be properly secured to the cab roof panel which may result in partial or full separation of the sun shade from the roof panel.
Risk: 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.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
16 vehicles affected
WHEELS
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 International Lonestar vehicles, manufactured from January 29, 2009, through February 21, 2011 and equipped with the Harley Davidson option package with feature codes 27DRV and 28DRV. Over time, due to corrosion and fatigue, the wheels may crack, resulting in possible wheel separation from the vehicle.
Risk: If this occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
17867 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
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, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THESE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKES CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.
Risk: 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 WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
2543 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
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.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
39544 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR AND LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2010. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ROD MAY SEPARATE FROM EITHER THE WIPER DRIVE ARM OR PASSENGER SIDE PIVOT ASSEMBLY.
Risk: WHEN THE LINKAGE SEPARATES, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM WILL NO LONGER OPERATE WHICH COULD LEAD TO REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
32 vehicles affected
WHEELS
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 11, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 14, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH STYLED ALUMINUM WHEELS, FEATURE CODE 27DRS OR 27DRT. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE SPOKES. THE CRACKS MAY PROGRESS OVER TIME TO THE POINT OF WHEEL FAILURE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE.
Risk: WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
29460 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NAVISTAR HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS 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.
Risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
1220 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NAVISTAR 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. THE FASTENER THAT CLAMPS THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN UNDERTORQUED UPON ASSEMBLY. AN UNDER TORQUE CONDITION MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE INTERCONNECTING SPLINES OF THE ARM AND THE SHAFT POSSIBLY ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO SLIP OVER THE SHAFT RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL.
Risk: A REDUCTION OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.