Recalls in Canada
9 Transport Canada recalls for the 2012 International Transtar.
| 2015434 28 Sept 2015 | Structure On certain vehicles, the fifth wheel locking mechanisms could be susceptible to damage and/or wear. This could cause the locking mechanism to fail properly enga… |
| 2015171 22 Apr 2015 | Electrical On certain vehicles, a double battery (24 volt) jump start or electrical load dump could result in an overvoltage condition of the linear power module (LPM) whi… |
| 2013314 19 Sept 2013 | Accessories On certain trucks equipped with the electronic fifth wheel jaw release system, incorrect air line routing could allow the fifth wheel jaw to release without dri… |
| 2013122 17 Apr 2013 | Structure On certain trucks, the sunshade (an exterior visor mounted above the windshield) may not have been fastened to the cab roof correctly during the manufacturing p… |
| 2012391 21 Nov 2012 | Brakes On certain trucks, the steer axle S-cam tube bracket assemblies may crack between the wing bracket and the tube steel when mounted to stamped spiders. This coul… |
| 2012147 1 May 2012 | Electrical On certain trucks equipped with a MaxxForce 11 or 13 engine, the positive alternator cable may rub against the high pressure power steering hose. Continued con… |
| 2012053 10 Feb 2012 | Brakes On certain vehicles equipped with Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valves, in extremely cold conditions (at or below -18 degrees Celsius), internal ATR valv… |
| 2011302 18 Aug 2011 | Electrical On certain trucks equipped with a MaxxForce 11 or 13 engine, the positive alternator cable may rub against the high pressure power steering hose. Continued con… |
| 2011161 19 Apr 2011 | Brakes Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 - Air Brake Systems. The trailer Antilock Brake System (ABS) … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
Navistar 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 feature codes 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM. The brake S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.
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.
Navistar 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 feature codes 0504501 or 0504504. The brake S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What International told its dealers about the 2012 International Transtar: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010428 | This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean. |
| 10253960 | This document covers battery diagnostics, maintenance and storage requirement. |
| 10251414 | Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine. |
| 10251409 | Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment. |
| 10246231 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10244926 | Rebuilding Cylinder Heads on Certain MaxxForce 11/13, N13, and A26 engines; 2010 to present. |
| 10243610 | How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines |
| 10243596 | General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting |
| 10243595 | Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints. |
| 10241555 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10241554 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10240193 | Snap-On torque wrench requirement for all big bore engine connecting rod bolts; A26, MaxxForce 13, N13 engines |
| 10237468 | New air compressor incorporates an oil feed dowel O-ring. Only models equipped with 2010 and newer MaxxForce 11/13 engines, all N13, and A26 engines |
| 10236042 | New Air compressor Incorporates an oil feed dowel O-ring; only models built with MaxxForce 11/13, N13, or A26 Engines |
| 10234021 | Rebuilding cylinder heads on certain EPA 2010 MaxxForce 11/13, N13, and A26 Engines |
| 10234000 | Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions |
| 10232616 | Rebuilding Cylinder Heads on Certain International MaxxForce 11/13 engines and all International N13 and A26 engines |
| 10227461 | Turbocharger oil supply tube retrofit; only models with 2010 emissions MaxxForce 11 and 13 engines and N13 engines |
| 10227455 | J1939 Data link source address information |
| 10222490 | Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test) |
| 10219330 | PicoScope Test One Channel RCT |
| 10219328 | PicoScope Wheel Speed Sensor Test |
| 10219325 | PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter |
| 10219319 | PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens |
| 10219314 | PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Brake S-Cam Tube Bracket Failure
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation