NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2016 International Workstar, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INTERNATIONAL WORKSTAR.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 100.0% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| low | 1 | 100.0% | 0.88 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2020-12-23. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International MV, 2020-2021 International HV, 2014-2020 International DuraStar and 2015-2018 International WorkStar vehicles. When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is still in the drive or reverse position and the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine may rev and overcome the parking brake's (excerpt)
Consequence: Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the parameters in the Cummins ECM for feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU that enables the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20510. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-09-20. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
Consequence: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17507.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-04-29. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International PayStar trucks manufactured January 19, 2015, to January 20, 2015, and 2016 International WorkStar trucks manufactured on January 19, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of lubricant to the wheel end hub assembly.
Consequence: Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar has already repaired the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-03-23. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, DuraStar, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, WorkStar and 2015 International TranStar and IC Bus CE vehicles equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This could cause d (excerpt)
Consequence: If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15504. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-806. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
221 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 60 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 58 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 37 |
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| ENGINE | 21 |
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| STEERING | 14 |
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| STRUCTURE | 14 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 |
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Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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Date: 2026-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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Date: 2026-01-26. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
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11028363
Date: 2026-01-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
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11027312
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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11026148
Date: 2025-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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