2011 International Durastar
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Recalls
10 recalls name the 2011 International Durastar. Newest first.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April 24, 2013. The affected vehicles may have…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International DuraStar Trucks and 2012-2014 International TerraStar trucks intended for emergency vehicle operations manufactured from February 25, 2010, through February 18, 2013, and equipped with 2010 MaxxForce 7 V8 diesel engines. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Warning Protection…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the Engine Warning Protection System is enabled and certain engine faults occur, the emergency vehicle may shutdown (EWPS) hampering rescue operations and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the ECM software to ensure that the EWPS is disabled, free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-5000. Navistar's recall number for this campaign is 14505.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and strengthen the sun shade mounting, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's campaign number is 13505.
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. this service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 10, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar heavy trucks equipped with engine feature code 12uxj and 12uxh manufactured from january 21, 2010, through april 19, 2011. the battery cable insulation may abrade on the front suspension spring shackle, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An electrical short may cause a fire without warning, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a bracket to route the battery cables away from the front suspension spring shackle free of charge. the safety recall began on july 18, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners. dealers will reprogram or replace the brake system electronic control unit free of charge. the safety recall began on may 12, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar and workstar commercial trucks manufactured from october 19, 2010, and february 3, 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster IS attached would no longer function, reducing braking capacity and, in some cases, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. reduced braking performance and/or loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about april 1, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2009-2011 international durastar trucks. the park pawl in the vehicle's transmission may not engage when the shift lever in the vehicle cab IS placed in the "park" position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and without warning possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will install a retaining bar on the end of the transmission's idler shaft to permanently prevent the shaft from moving. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or before march 18, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Owner complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine
Engine went out after first three months of the brand new truck being bought off the lot. Consistently continuous problems and repairs beyond the warrantee causing loss of work, extensive amount of money on repairs, rental of trucks with loss of money in order to keep customers and a tremendous amount of stress only for the engine to blow again!
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This 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.
- 10253979This document is to guide users to eliminate brake pedal rattle noise.
- 10253970This document details the procedure that must be followed to ensure proper alternator troubleshooting.
- 10251414Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
- 10251409Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
- 10246231J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10243610How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- 10243596General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- 10243595Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
- 10241555J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10241554J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10234000Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
- 10227455J1939 Data link source address information
- 10222490Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- 10219330PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
- 10219325PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
- 10219319PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
- 10219314PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
- 10219307PicoScope Test 5V & 12V Intermittent Open and Short circuit diagnostics
- 10215245Front cab mount bushings/insulators MV, HV, DuraStar, and WorkStar vehicles used in severe vocations
- 10209487Calculating pulses per mile (speedometer setting); only models equipped with International engines
- 10209484Cab water leak troubleshooting tips; HX with steel cab only
- 10208432ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; Applies to MaxxForce Engines
- 10208431J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10204137J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10204136Dual Drive Cab Throttle Position Harness for APS/IVS throttle pedals; only models with both left hand and right hand drive.
- 10204134WABCO Full Power Brake Diagnostic Code (DTC) Index
- 10202873How to program parameters after changing WABCO FPB ECU (Parking brake shows N/A)
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10198708Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- 10189743Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 10189741Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure
- 10185108ECM Calibration for DPF Replacement; only trucks and busses built with 2007- 2009 MaxxForce DT/9/10. 2010-2012 MaxxForce DT/9/10, 2007-2009 MaxxForce V8, 2008-2009 MaxxForce 11/13 engines
- 10181960Cab Lean Concern
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10177870Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Faults/Location/Diagnostics
- 10177096A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
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