Recall Register

2018 International Lonestar: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2018 International Lonestar. The newest campaign is 25V817000. NHTSA received the report on 25 Nov 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Software. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V817000, in the NHTSA record

International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 148,151 units in total.

  • 25V817000Electrical System / Software
  • 23V248000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 22V546000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
  • 21V079000Engine
  • 18V826000Power Train / Clutch Assembly
  • 18V588000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
  • 18V293000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
  • 17V174000Service Brakes, Air

  1. 25V817000Received . 678 units.

    Electrical System / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.

    Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25525. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 23V248000Received . 42,054 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 International TranStar, 2017-2019 International ProStar, International LoneStar, 2017-2020 International DuraStar, WorkStar, and 2018-2019 IC Bus HC Commercial buses. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may have an insufficient wiring terminal that can overheat.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor load circuit wiring terminal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23510.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23510. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 22V546000Received . 8,483 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22516.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22516. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 21V079000Received . 27,457 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 18V826000Received . 21,740 units.

    Power Train / Clutch Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM), free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18518.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18518. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 18V588000Received . 26,288 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on October 11, 2018. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.

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

  7. 18V293000Received . 18,665 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, DuraStar, LoneStar, LT, ProStar, RH and IC Bus HC, 2018 International TranStar, 2019 International HV and MV trucks and transit buses. The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the D-ring bolt depending on the information found on the seat belt label, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18505.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 17V174000Received . 2,786 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 International LT, 2016-2017 International ProStar, 2017-2018 International LoneStar and International RH heavy diesel trucks. The air dryer mounting bracket may fracture, causing air system leaks or a loss of air pressure to the brake system.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for the recall is 17502.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 17502. 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.

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Other model years

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

  1. 20082
  2. 20094
  3. 201010
  4. 201111
  5. 20129
  6. 201310
  7. 20144
  8. 20154
  9. 20166
  10. 20176
  11. 20188
  12. 20198
  13. 20203
  14. 20215
  15. 20224
  16. 20237
  17. 20242

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. 2018 International Lonestar: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international/lonestar/2018/. 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
International Motors, LLC

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 International Lonestar?
148,151 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the International Lonestar have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the International Lonestar, model years 2008 to 2024. 8 of them name the 2018 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 International Lonestar open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.