No complaints are listed for the 2012 International Workstar. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
14 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 14.
Date: 2015-06-22. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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 an improperly routed engine grid heater p (excerpt)
Consequence: If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
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. (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: 2014-02-20. 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: 2013-04-17. 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.
Date: 2012-10-18. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 International DuraStar and Workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from April 26, 2011, through December 19, 2011, and equipped with a 7 degree passenger seat (feature code 16JAJ or SCBA). During a load test, the front passenger seat separated from its mounting rails. Thus, the vehicles failed to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle S (excerpt)
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the seat may may come loose resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant. (excerpt)
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat adjuster rail, anchor plate, and mounting hardware, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 18, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-09-20. Systems: PARKING BRAKE.
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 air leak could result in the parking brake not fully releasing.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-08-14. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
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 the mouting bolts to become loose and possibly allow the air disc brake caliper to (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-05-02. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 CODES 08GGN, 08GGR, 08GHG, OR 08GHH. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY RUB ON THE HIGH PRE (excerpt)
Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-03-22. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH HEADLIGHTS IN THE BUMPER. THE HEADLIGHT BEAM CIRCUIT AND THE GROUND CIRCUIT ARE SWITCHED AT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR. THE SWITCHED CIRCUITS AFFECTS THE HEADLIGHTS WATTAGE, RESULTING IN THE BUMPER HEADLIGHT BEING DIMMER THAN ALLOWED BY F (excerpt)
Consequence: A DRIVER'S REDUCED VISIBILITY OR THE TRUCKA S REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO INADEQUATE HEADLIGHT WATTAGE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. (excerpt)
Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2012-02-13. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
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, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN E (excerpt)
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 WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
338 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 81 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 75 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 66 |
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| ENGINE | 42 |
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| STRUCTURE | 23 |
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| VISIBILITY | 20 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 16 |
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| STEERING | 15 |
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11035952
Date: 2026-07-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This article describes how to fix a speedometer that does not read accurately. An inaccurate speedometer can be caused by changing the tire size, changing rear axle ratio (RAR), or by parameters being inadvertently changed during a programming event. Use the formulas and calculator below to correct
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
11028363
Date: 2026-01-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This article is intended to provide information for how to program International Engines that have been sold to another company and installed in a chassis that does NOT have an International VIN Number. This may include Detroit Series 40 engines, Perkins, Street Sweepers, Cranes, Fire Trucks, Genera
11028359
Date: 2026-01-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
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
11026148
Date: 2025-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (Metric Prop codes start with the number a 4 and Non metric Prop codes start with a 2.)
11026190
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15A?F (-10 A?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