2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical, fuel system, and safety components based on recall data. Common themes include potential fire risks and unintended vehicle movement.
There are 9 recalls addressing various defects affecting electrical wiring, engine controls, fuel systems, clutch assemblies, lighting, and seat belts. These recalls address risks such as fire hazards, unintended movement, and occupant safety concerns.
Recalls- Electrical system wiring. Recall 23V248000 affects 42,054 vehicles due to an insufficient HVAC blower motor circuit wiring terminal that may overheat. This poses a fire risk. Dealers will replace the wiring terminal free of charge.
- Engine control module. Recall 19V841000 covers 12,539 vehicles where the engine RPM can ramp up and overcome the parking brake when the PTO engages, risking unintended movement and crash. Dealers will update the module software.
- Diesel fuel system heater. Recall 19V216000 impacts 23,122 vehicles with electric fuel heaters that may overheat, melt plastic components, and cause fires or stalling. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel heater free of charge.
- Fuel rail sealing washer. Recall 21V366000 covers 1,780 vehicles with potential fuel leaks due to improperly seated washers that increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel rail if necessary.
- Fuel system heater disablement. Recall 20V219000 affects 27,421 vehicles where the electric fuel heater may overheat causing fire or stalls. Cummins dealers will disable the heater and remove its fuse to mitigate risk.
- Clutch assembly defect. Recall 18V826000 involves 21,740 automated transmission vehicles with clutches that may fail internally, causing unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will recalibrate transmission controls.
- Brake light malfunction. Recall 19V239000 affects 7 emergency vehicles with brake lights that may illuminate without braking, confusing drivers and increasing crash risk. Owners will receive replacement lights from the manufacturer.
- Engine control module software. Recall 20V810000 includes 17,213 vehicles susceptible to unintended movement when the PTO engages with the parking brake applied. Dealers will update engine control parameters free of charge.
- Seat belt anchorage. Recall 18V293000 involves 18,665 vehicles where front seat belt D-ring bolts may break in a crash, reducing occupant restraint effectiveness. Dealers will replace the bolts free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or safety-related defects should consider their rights under their state’s lemon law. It may provide protections for vehicles with unresolved recall issues or ongoing defect problems.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
164541
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
42054 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 International TranStar, 2017-2019 International ProStar, International LoneStar, 2017-2020 International DuraStar, WorkStar, and 2018-2019 IC Bus HC Commercial buses. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may have an insufficient wiring terminal that can overheat.
Risk: An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
1780 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, International DuraStar, 2019-2021 International HV, International MV, and IC Bus RE Commercial Bus vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
27421 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
17213 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International MV, 2020-2021 International HV, 2014-2020 International DuraStar and 2015-2018 International WorkStar vehicles. When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is still in the drive or reverse position and the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine may rev and overcome the parking brake's ability to keep the vehicle from moving.
Risk: Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
23122 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar, 2018-2020 IC Bus CECB, International HV and MV, 2018-2019 IC Bus 1300 FBC and HCCB, and 2019-2020 IC Bus TCCB vehicles equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
12539 vehicles affected
ENGINE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 International MV and HV, 2018-2020 Workstar, and 2018-2019 Durastar vehicles equipped with feature codes 12VXT and 12VXU. With the parking brake applied and the automatic transmission in the 'Drive' or 'Reverse' position, when the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine RPM will ramp up and may overcome the parking brake's ability to hold the vehicle.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
7 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
21740 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR
18665 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, DuraStar, LoneStar, LT, ProStar, RH and IC Bus HC, 2018 International TranStar, 2019 International HV and MV trucks and transit buses. The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.