2013 International Prostar Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 International Prostar has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 251,685 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 23V353000 2023-05-18 32,880 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15V776000 2015-11-20 15,730 affected
Defect

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 International ProStar and DuraStar trucks manufactured April 26, 2012, to April 4, 2013, WorkStar trucks manufactured April 27, 2012, to March 29, 2013, LoneStar trucks manufactured May 21, 2012, to April 2, 2013, and TranStar trucks manufactured April 30,…

Consequence

A high engine idle may make downshifting the transmission difficult and the engine brake may be disabled. These factors may hinder slowing down the truck when descending a long grade, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the electronic control module (ECM) to allow it to recognize that the pedal is at the idle position, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is…

TRAILER HITCHES 15V607000 2015-09-29 3,776 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.

VISIBILITY 15V241000 2015-04-22 82,736 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14V688000 2014-10-31 18,798 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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…

SERVICE BRAKES 14V064000 2014-02-20 1,196 affected
Defect

Navistar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International Lonestar, Paystar, Prostar, Workstar and 9900 trucks, equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake linings and with or without feature code 04WCS Greased For Life front air S-cam brakes. In the…

Consequence

S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the S-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and S-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall…

STRUCTURE 13V581000 2013-11-20 2,622 affected
Defect

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 International ProStar sleeper cab vehicles manufactured December 12, 2012, through August 8, 2013 and equipped with feature code 16XSA, 16XSB, 16XSC or 16XSD chassis skirts. In the affected vehicles, the rear chassis skirt upper horizontal support S-bracket…

Consequence

A hole in the tank would allow fuel to leak onto the roadway causing dangerous driving conditions, which could result in a vehicle crash, property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reinstall the chassis skirt with proper clearance, free of charge. If necessary, the fuel tank will be replaced. The recall began on March 31, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall number is 13517.

EQUIPMENT 13V439000 2013-09-18 16,107 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

SERVICE BRAKES 13V231000 2013-06-04 7,756 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Navistar has already notified all affected owners about the defect during the course of the 2012 campaign that did not launch due to parts delays. The remedy began on September 12, 2013. Dealers will replace the S-Cam tube bracket assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. …

VISIBILITY 13V146000 2013-04-17 14,720 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

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.

WHEELS 13V101000 2013-03-20 1,646 affected
Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through January 2, 2013, with feature codes 29AEB and 29AEC (Preset Plus hubs). The axle bearing retaining nut lock snap ring may have not been installed or may have been installed incorrectly…

Consequence

Separation of a wheel hub from an axle may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any missing axle bearing retainer nut lock snap rings, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 24, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

SERVICE BRAKES 12V546000 2012-11-21 4,747 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace S-Cam tube bracket assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

EQUIPMENT 12V508000 2012-10-18 279 affected
Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International ProStar commercial trucks, manufactured from May 14, 2012, through August 14, 2012, and equipped with tow hook feature code 01570. The tow hooks may not have been heat treated to specification resulting in reduced strength.

Consequence

Improperly heat treated tow hooks may unexpectedly break during vehicle recovery, resulting in the towed vehicle separating from the towing vehicle while in traffic, increasing the risk of a crash without warning with accompanying vehicle damage, injuries or deaths.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect tow hooks, free of change. The safety recall ibegan on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

STEERING 12V507000 2012-10-17 10,046 affected
Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International brand LoneStar, ProStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 22, 2012, through October 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05CAW, 05CAX, 05CAZ, 05CBA, or 05WBD. The steering wheel may not have been completely welded…

Consequence

A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

PARKING BRAKE 12V465000 2012-09-20 559 affected
Defect

Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013 International 8600, 2012 and 2013 Durastar, 2011-2013 ProStar, and 2012 WorkStar trucks, manufactured from November 23, 2010, through April 02, 2012, and equipped with piston spring brake feature code 04EVP. The piston bore area of the parking brake chamber may have an…

Consequence

If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spring brake chamber free of charge. The safety recall began on November 6, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 12V403000 2012-08-14 956 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any missing caliper mounting bolts and tighten caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 30, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V196000 2012-05-02 19,264 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A STANDOFF BRACKET AND IMPROVE HARNESS ROUTING TO BETTER ROUTE THE ALTERNATOR WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 12V052000 2012-02-13 17,867 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

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…

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
2fires4injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
1fires2injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Los injectores tienen problemas y el camion tiene menos de 75k millas , se pienza que hay un desgaste en el arbol de leba producto a al problema del injector , que cuesta el original 850.00 segun el dealer”

ENGINE · reported 2019-04-03

“Los injectores tienen problemas y el camion tiene menos de 75k millas , se pienza que hay un desgaste en el arbol de leba producto a al problema del injector , que cuesta el original 850.00 segun el dealer”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-04-03

“My driver was heading up the 93/95 reno when the front seal broke on the navistar maxxforce engine. My tractor released all of the oil onto the highway. Which causes engine to shut down. I was told by the tech that this problem is very common with this particular engine I've already replaced two…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-11-27

“While in motion the aluminun hangars on mud flap splash guard assembly broke off at hangar securment area weakened in front of dual tires failed at 465;000 miles both brakets failed left and right and fell off on to road, hangar, mudflap assembly due to poor tensile design of aluminum serated.. I…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2017-07-18

“While in motion the aluminun hangars on mud flap splash guard assembly broke off at hangar securment area weakened in front of dual tires failed at 465;000 miles both brakets failed left and right and fell off on to road, hangar, mudflap assembly due to poor tensile design of aluminum serated.. I…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2017-07-18

“While in motion the aluminun hangars on mud flap splash guard assembly broke off at hangar securment area weakened in front of dual tires failed at 465;000 miles both brakets failed left and right and fell off on to road, hangar, mudflap assembly due to poor tensile design of aluminum serated.. I…”

WHEELS · reported 2017-07-18

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 international prostar. While driving various speeds and approaching a stop, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle returned to normal after it was restarted. The failure recurred on various other occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-02-06

“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 international prostar. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle revved without warning. When the driver attempted to turn the ignition off, the vehicle failed and the engine stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-12-19

Defect investigations

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ13002 Opened 2013-05-28 · closed 2013-06-18

Brake S-Cam Tube Bracket Failure

BACKGROUNDIn a letter dated January 15, 2012, Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) notified the NHTSA that it had decided a defect exists in certain Model Year 2012 and 2013 International brand ProStar and TranStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 1, 2011 through June 12, 2012, and equipped with brake S-Cam tube…

Investigation PE14029 Opened 2014-09-11 · closed 2015-02-27

Headlight failures/fires

This investigation was opened based on a consumer complaint alleging a headlight fire on a MY 2013 International Prostar.A fire cause and origin report accompanied the complaint and placed the origin at the headlight assembly but did not confirm the first material ignited.The complainant reported two injuries due to…

Investigation PE15013 Opened 2015-04-17 · closed 2015-12-04

Accelerator Pedal Fails to Return

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE15-013) on 2012-2013 model year (MY) Navistar Prostar vehicles for throttle pedals failing to return to the idle position after being depressed.EWR field reports supplied by Navistar describe the non-returning throttle pedals as preventing…

Investigation PE15013 Opened 2015-04-17 · closed 2015-12-04

Accelerator Pedal Fails to Return

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE15-013) on 2012-2013 model year (MY) Navistar Prostar vehicles for throttle pedals failing to return to the idle position after being depressed.EWR field reports supplied by Navistar describe the non-returning throttle pedals as preventing…

Investigation PE15013 Opened 2015-04-17 · closed 2015-12-04

Accelerator Pedal Fails to Return

The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE15-013) on 2012-2013 model year (MY) Navistar Prostar vehicles for throttle pedals failing to return to the idle position after being depressed.EWR field reports supplied by Navistar describe the non-returning throttle pedals as preventing…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 International Prostar as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.