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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V252📅 Apr 26, 2011

2011–2012 International Durastar & 2011–2012 International Lonestar + 4 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V252000
Manufacturer recall #
11505
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Vehicles affected
2,543
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 12, 2011
Built
Nov 5, 2010 – Mar 10, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Navistar safety recall no. 11505.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V252 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V252?

2011–2012 International Durastar & 2011–2012 International Lonestar + 4 more. 2,543 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized International dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.