Recall Register

2008 International Prostar: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2008 International Prostar. The newest campaign is 23V353000. NHTSA received the report on 18 May 2023. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights. NHTSA has 2 complaints 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, 23V353000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 160,978 units in total.

  • 23V353000Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights
  • 13V439000Equipment
  • 10V383000Visibility / Rear Window Wiper/Washer / Linkages
  • 08V618000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
  • 08V258000Electrical System
  • 08V097000Parking Brake / Conventional / Air
  • 08V041000Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge and Attachments
  • 07V180000Fuel System, Diesel
  • 07V179000Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

  1. 23V353000Received . 32,880 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 13V439000Received . 16,107 units.

    Equipment

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

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13514.

  3. 10V383000Received . 39,544 units.

    Visibility / Rear Window Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 international prostar and lonestar heavy trucks manufactured from january 2, 2007 through june 1, 2010. The passenger side windshield wiper linkage rod may separate from either the wiper drive arm or passenger side pivot assembly.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    When the linkage separates, the passenger side wiper arm will no longer operate which could lead to reduced driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners and international dealers will replace the windshield wiper linkage assembly free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about december 17, 2010. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 10514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 08V618000Received . 14,048 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar is recalling 14,048 my 2008-2010 lonestar and prostar trucks. The service brake air line that runs from the tractor protection valve to the fast brake module may separate from the fast brake module resulting in loss of trailer service brakes.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of trailer service brakes may cause a crash resulting in possible property damage, personal injury, or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the fast brake modules and the air lines running to the module will be rerouted to eliminate line tension caused by cab to frame relative motion. The recall began on march 20, 2009. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 08510. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 08V258000Received . 51,588 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar is recalling 51,588 heavy trucks, commercial buses and school buses manufactured between november 21, 2000 and may 21, 2008, equipped with one or more remote power modules. The potting material that encapsulates the circuit board of the vehicle's remote power module may not sufficiently seal the circuit board from water and contamination intrusion. If the encapsulation is compromised, water and contaminants may cause an internal electrical short, possibly resulting in a fire.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fire could cause personal injury or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on july 10, 2008. Owners may contact navistar at 1-280-461-1890.

    Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 08505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 08V097000Received . 579 units.

    Parking Brake / Conventional / Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    International is recalling my 2008-2009 4000, 5000, 7000, 8000, 9000 and prostar tractor/trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the bendix mv-3 dash control valves free of charge. The recall began on may 9, 2008. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 08503. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 08V041000Received . 4,360 units.

    Structure / Body / Hood / Hinge and Attachments

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, the retention system of the pin that attaches the hood travel limiting shock to the mounting bracket on top of the radiator may become disabled due to interference between it and the grab handle pocket of the hood. This could allow the pin to work out of the connection resulting in the hood separating from the shock.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    With the vehicle in a stationary position, this condition may cause a situation where the individual opening the hood would have to manually support the weight of the hood without warning which could result in personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the hood/hood travel limiting shock connection pin and pin retention system with a system that does not interfere with the hood grab handle pocket. The recall began on april 11, 2008. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 08501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 07V180000Received . 700 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks equipped with davco fuel pro 382 heated fuel filters, when the key is in the 'on' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance is being performed on the fuel filter, diesel fuel could ignite within the filter housing. A fire within the fuel filter housing may spread possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the fuel filters and fuel heaters and, if necessary, will replace the fuel heater. The recall began on may 11, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 07506. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 07V179000Received . 1,172 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Axle / Non-Powered Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain trucks, one or both rear axle housings may contain thinner material than what is necessary for normal vehicle operation. Over time, this thinner material may result in a fatigue failure of the rear axle housing, possibly in the location of the brake flange.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A crack in the brake flange location of the rear axle housing may result in a wheel end lockup or wheel separation possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the vehicle's rear axles and, if necessary, replace the axle housings. The recall began on may 18, 2007. Owners may contact international at 1-800-448-7815.

    Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 07505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

2 complaints, 2 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

2008 International Prostar: component mentions in complaints
ComponentMentions
Tires2
Complaints that report a crash
0
Complaints that report a fire
0
Injuries in the complaints
0
Deaths in the complaints
0
Date of the newest complaint
17 May 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2008 International Prostar, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2026, with 2 complaints.

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. 20041
  4. 20051
  5. 20061
  6. 20073
  7. 20089
  8. 20099
  9. 201010
  10. 201115
  11. 201218
  12. 201318
  13. 201410
  14. 20157
  15. 20168
  16. 20179
  17. 20186
  18. 20193
  19. 20221

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

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2008 International Prostar: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international/prostar/2008/. 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
30 Sep 2026
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 2008 International Prostar?
160,978 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the International Prostar have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 50 recall campaigns for the International Prostar, model years 2002 to 2022. 9 of them name the 2008 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2008 International Prostar name most often?
Tires: 2 of 2 component mentions.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 International Prostar open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.