2009 International Prostar
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
9 recalls name the 2009 International Prostar. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
An increase in resistance and heating at the connectors could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 60 amp relay and battery harness with a 150 amp relay and battery harness, free of charge. Navistar issued an interim notification to owners on December 29, 2014. The recall began on March 2, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 14516.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air line routing. If necessary, the air line routing will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13514.
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and international dealers will replace the windshield wiper linkage assembly free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or about december 17, 2010. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
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 and remedy
Risk
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy
A final remedy has been established. navistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by installing a new jump start stud. repairs will be preformed free of charge. an interim action will involve the removal of the jump start stud and the connecting cable. the safety recall began on september 10, 2010. owners may contact international dealers at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling certain model year 2009-2010 international prostar and lonestar trucks equipped with feature code 04azt roll stability control. the air line that supplies the traction solenoid valve of the roll stability control (rsc) system may have been connected to an incorrect port on the air tank. This condition will affect air modulation to the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Less than optimal rsc control of the trailer brakes during a roll stability event may increase the risk of a crash which can result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and relocate the air line that supplies the rsc traction solenoid valve to the correct port on the air tank. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 19, 2010. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling 14,048 my 2008-2010 lonestar and prostar trucks. the service brake air line that runs from the tractor protection valve to the fast brake module may separate from the fast brake module resulting in loss of trailer service brakes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of trailer service brakes may cause a crash resulting in possible property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fast brake modules and the air lines running to the module will be rerouted to eliminate line tension caused by cab to frame relative motion. the recall began on march 20, 2009. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Navistar IS recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules. the potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the vehicle's remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fire could cause personal injury or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on july 10, 2008. owners may contact navistar at 1-280-461-1890.
International IS recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix MV-3 dash control valves. the molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. this condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bendix MV-3 dash control valves free of charge. the recall began on may 9, 2008. owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 2009 International Prostar. The contact stated that the front air conditioner was distributing hot air. While using the defroster, the fuse in the blower motor ignited the dashboard. The fuse panel caught fire. The driver was able to extinguish the fire. The local dealer was not…
The contact owns a 2009 International Prostar. The contact stated that the front air conditioner was distributing hot air. While using the defroster, the fuse in the blower motor ignited the dashboard. The fuse panel caught fire. The driver was able to extinguish the fire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was left a voicemail message, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 1,100,000.
- Engine
Caterpillar acert C13 vin olee23243 ard head failure. caused the truck to shut down in traffic, leading to a safety incident with potential for bodily injury and property damage. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2009 international prostar. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated up to 85 mph. The brakes were being depressed during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that there was a bad valve in…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 international prostar. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated up to 85 mph. The brakes were being depressed during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the dealer stated that there was a bad valve in the motor. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 314,000 and the current mileage was 317,000. The vin was unknown.
- Unknown or other
2009 intl pro star struck a gate while trying to make a u-turn. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0122-91)*jb updated 05/13/10 *bf
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.
- 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
- 10240193Snap-On torque wrench requirement for all big bore engine connecting rod bolts; A26, MaxxForce 13, N13 engines
- 10236042New Air compressor Incorporates an oil feed dowel O-ring; only models built with MaxxForce 11/13, N13, or A26 Engines
- 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
- 10219328PicoScope Wheel Speed Sensor Test
- 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
- 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
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10200831Cab water leak troubleshooting tips
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10198708Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- 10189743Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 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
- 10177096A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10172045J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10170952Bendix EC80 Blank Module Replacement Program; This document will guide the user through selecting the correct ABS module when it has been determined a replacement is needed. Only Models with EC-80 ABS Controller
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