2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report no specific problems due to lack of complaints. There is no consumer-reported data indicating vehicle issues.
There are 10 recalls affecting various systems including the electrical system, air brake system, visibility components, and trailer hitch assemblies. These recalls address safety and operational concerns that may pose risks to vehicle performance and occupant safety.
- Electrical system alternator recall. (NHTSA 11V426000, superseded by 12V196) 5663 vehicles had alternator cables that may rub on the high pressure power steering hose causing electrical shorts. This defect may result in vehicle fires with possible injury or death. Navistar installs a bracket to reroute wires away from the hose.
- Trailer ABS fault indicator failure. (NHTSA 11V252000) 2543 vehicles have trailer ABS fault lamps that do not illuminate due to control unit issues. Drivers may remain unaware of trailer ABS faults, increasing crash risk. Dealers reprogram or replace the electronic control unit free of charge.
- Air disc brake caliper mounting. (NHTSA 12V403000) 956 vehicles may have caliper mounting bolts not tightened to torque specifications, risking caliper separation during braking. This can cause unexpected pull or increased stopping distance. Dealers replace missing bolts and tighten all caliper bolts free of charge.
- Brake system check valve leakage. (NHTSA 12V052000) 17867 vehicles have Bendix relay valves that may leak internally in cold conditions, causing continuous air brake application. This can cause brake overheating, fire risk, and potential loss of vehicle control. Navistar provides temporary repairs free until a permanent fix is available.
- Electrical system alternator recall update. (NHTSA 12V196000) 19264 vehicles have a similar alternator cable chafing risk as noted before, possibly causing vehicle fires. Navistar installs a standoff bracket and reroutes harnesses to reduce risk.
- Sun shade mounting defect. (NHTSA 13V146000) 14720 vehicles have sun shades that may detach from the cab roof, potentially distracting the driver and increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and reinforce the mounting free of charge.
- Fifth wheel jaw release assembly. (NHTSA 13V439000) 16107 vehicles have air lines at the isolation/vent valve incorrectly oriented, risking unexpected trailer detachment. Dealers inspect and correct air line routing as needed free of charge.
- Fifth wheel locking mechanism failure. (NHTSA 15V607000) 3776 vehicles with Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel connectors may have locking mechanisms that fail due to cumulative damage, risking trailer detachment. Fontaine dealers replace the fifth wheel with Ultra NT models free of charge.
- HVAC system power module overvoltage. (NHTSA 15V241000) 82736 vehicles risk overheating and failure of the HVAC linear power module during jump starts or electrical load dumps, increasing fire risk. Dealers replace the module with an upgraded version at no cost.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved recalls, or safety-related defects may have potential rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a qualified attorney is advisable for those facing ongoing vehicle issues.
2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
163632
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
82736 vehicles affected
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
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. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.
Risk: If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
3776 vehicles affected
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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 18, 2010, to February 20, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Risk: 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.
2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
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 TRANSTAR
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 TRANSTAR
19264 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NAVISTAR 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 WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODES 08GGN, 08GGR, 08GHG, OR 08GHH. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY RUB ON THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE, POSSIBLY CHAFING ITS INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
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 TRANSTAR
956 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 International vehicles manufactured from November 2, 2010 through May 25, 2012, equipped with Bendix air disc brakes. Bolts that fasten the air disc brake caliper to the caliper mounting plate may not have been tightended to their specified torque. This may cause the mouting bolts to become loose and possibly allow the air disc brake caliper to separate from the caliper mounting plate, resulting in an unexpected pull condition during braking application or an unexpected increase in stopping distance.
Risk: An unexpected pull condition during braking application or an unexpected increase in stopping distance, increases the risk of a crash, leading to property damage, personal injury, or death.
2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
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 TRANSTAR
5663 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NAVISTAR 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 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODE 08GGN, 08GGR, 08 GHG, OR 08GHH. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY RUB ON THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE, POSSIBLY CHAFING ITS INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Risk: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Complaints
No complaints found.