Recall Register

2016 International Durastar: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: park outsideCampaign 23V397000. NHTSA received the report on . 6,786 units. Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid

Remedy of campaign 23V397000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23517.

Park-outside advisory: A mark on a recall campaign in the NHTSA recall file. This site shows the mark as NHTSA sets it.

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2016 International Durastar. The newest campaign is 23V397000. NHTSA received the report on 2 Jun 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

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Recall campaigns

7 campaigns, newest first. 40,412 units in total.

  • 23V397000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidAdvisory
  • 20V810000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / Software
  • 17V792000Equipment
  • 17V575000Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
  • 16V141000Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable
  • 15V631000Electrical System / Ignition / Module
  • 15V165000Service Brakes, Air

  1. 23V397000Received . 6,786 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / FluidPark-outside advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 International 1300FBC Stripped chassis, 2019-2022 IC Bus CE Commercial bus, 2019-2024 IC Bus TC Commercial bus, and 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23517.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23517. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 20V810000Received . 17,213 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 ability to keep the vehicle from moving.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 20510. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 17V792000Received . 10,195 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 17V575000Received . 1,175 units.

    Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 17507. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 16V141000Received . 2,747 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Mechanical / Linkage and Cable

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International 1300 trucks manufactured February 26, 2015, to May 12, 2015, 2016-2017 International DuraStar trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 4, 2016, International TerraStar trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 1, 2016, and 2016 IC AC transit buses manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 2, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hand parking brake cable connector clips, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16504.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 16504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 15V631000Received . 74 units.

    Electrical System / Ignition / Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar trucks manufactured August 5, 2015, to August 14, 2015, DuraStar trucks manufactured August 7, 2015, to August 13, 2015, Paystar trucks manufactured August 11, 2015, to August 14, 2015, and LoneStar trucks manufactured August 10, 2015, to August 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 15V165000Received . 2,222 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 dragging or overheated brakes.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20021
  2. 20031
  3. 20051
  4. 20071
  5. 20081
  6. 20092
  7. 20102
  8. 201110
  9. 201213
  10. 201312
  11. 20148
  12. 20156
  13. 20167
  14. 20176
  15. 20189
  16. 20198
  17. 20204

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2016 International Durastar: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international/durastar/2016/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Navistar, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2016 International Durastar?
40,412 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the International Durastar have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns for the International Durastar, model years 2002 to 2020. 7 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 International Durastar open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.