NHTSA lists 8 complaints for the 2013 International Prostar, 0 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR.
Recalls
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18 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 18.
Date: 2023-05-18. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-11-20. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
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, 2012, to March 25, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the accelerator pedal position sen (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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 15517. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-09-29. Systems: TRAILER HITCHES.
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 February 20, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel c (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-04-22. Systems: VISIBILITY.
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 result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power (excerpt)
Consequence: If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-10-31. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 the HVAC system may not be of sufficient size for the electrical load of the circuit (excerpt)
Consequence: An increase in resistance and heating at the connectors could cause a vehicle fire. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-02-20. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
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 affected vehicles, the brake S-cam brackets may fracture.
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 14501. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V231.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-11-20. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, STRUCTURE.
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 may rub the fuel tank causing a hole in the tank.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-09-18. Systems: EQUIPMENT, TRAILER HITCHES.
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 isolation/vent valve may not be oriented correctly.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-06-04. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
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 may fracture.
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. Navistar's number for this recall is 12530. This recall supersedes recall 12V-546.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-04-17. Systems: VISIBILITY.
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, or 16196 and feature codes 16WCE, 16WCR, 16XWD, 16XWE, 16XWV, 16XXB, 16XXD, 16XXE (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
4 investigations; 0 open.
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 the engine brake from activating and elevated engine speed making it difficult to st
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Linked campaign numbers: 15V776000.
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 smoke inhalation by the driver and passenger as well as a broken ankle suffered by
Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
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 bracket assemblies.The brake S-Cam tube bracket assembly on the steering axle may exhi
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
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.
Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
Linked campaign numbers: 13E012000, 13E022000, 13E056000, 13V056000, 13V137000, 13V138000, 13V140000, 13V145000, 13V152000, 13V153000, 13V167000, 13V205000, 13V474000.
Manufacturer communications
520 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 131 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 124 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 92 |
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| ENGINE | 46 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 37 |
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| STRUCTURE | 33 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 30 |
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| VISIBILITY | 19 |
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11035951
Date: 2026-07-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The new clusters in the post-2007 models store the mileage in memory. When replacing the cluster, follow these instructions to program the current vehicle mileage into the memory of the new cluster.
11033291
Date: 2026-05-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This document will guide the user through the necessary steps to install the Pressure Transducer (PT) Switch Conversion Kit onto model year 2012 thru 2016 ProStarA? and LoneStarA?(Built prior to January 20,2015). This conversion is required to be performed during a A/C system failure in which the
11028361
Date: 2026-02-05. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
11029461
Date: 2026-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are added or removed, the comparison runs auto
11028362
Date: 2026-01-26. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 1037 to ensure continued compliance with green
11028359
Date: 2026-01-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
11028366
Date: 2026-01-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This document aims to enable technicians to: 1. Accurately identify third generation MaxxForce medium duty engine control systems. 2. Understand the programming intricacies related to these systems. 3. Autonomously execute programming tasks without needing technical support.
11027310
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.
11027312
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This document provides: Steps to take when switch pack programming fails, or when switch pack disappears after body control module update Sample scenarios Additional information to assist readers in understanding DLB switch pack programming
11027309
Date: 2025-12-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 40A?F (4A?C), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and/or poor aftertreatment performance. This is caused by condensation accumulating and freezing within the Charge Air Cooler (C