Recall Register

2012 International Transtar: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2012 International Transtar. The newest campaign is 15V607000. NHTSA received the report on 29 Sep 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names 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, 15V607000, in the NHTSA record

Navistar will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 176,135 units in total.

  • 15V607000Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly
  • 15V241000Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor
  • 13V439000Equipment
  • 13V231000Service Brakes
  • 13V146000Visibility
  • 12V546000Service Brakes
  • 12V403000Service Brakes, Air / Disc
  • 12V196000Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
  • 12V052000Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve
  • 11V426000Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
  • 11V252000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module

  1. 15V607000Received . 3,776 units.

    Trailer Hitches / Fifth Wheel Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International ProStar trucks manufactured May 18, 2010, to April 5, 2013, 2012-2014 International LoneStar trucks manufactured September 7, 2011, to March 25, 2013, and 2011-2013 International TranStar trucks manufactured October 18, 2010, to February 20, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Fontaine customer service at 1-844-597-7393.

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

  2. 15V241000Received . 82,736 units.

    Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System / Fan/Motor

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15509. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 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.

  4. 13V231000Received . 7,756 units.

    Service Brakes

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand ProStar and TranStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through July 10, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as feature codes 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM. The brake S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar has already notified all affected owners about the defect during the course of the 2012 campaign that did not launch due to parts delays. The remedy began on September 12, 2013. Dealers will replace the S-Cam tube bracket assemblies, free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 12530. This recall supersedes recall 12V-546.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 12530. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 13V146000Received . 14,720 units.

    Visibility

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, 16XXG, or 16XYN sun shades. The sun shade may not be properly secured to the cab roof panel which may result in partial or full separation of the sun shade from the roof panel.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 13505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 12V546000Received . 4,747 units.

    Service Brakes

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International brand ProStar and TranStar commercial trucks, manufactured from August 01, 2011, through June 12, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as feature codes 0504501 or 0504504. The brake S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Brake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace S-Cam tube bracket assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin by August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 12530.

  7. 12V403000Received . 956 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Disc

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 separate from the caliper mounting plate, resulting in an unexpected pull condition during braking application or an unexpected increase in stopping distance.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 12522. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 12V196000Received . 19,264 units.

    Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 12515. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 12V052000Received . 17,867 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Check Valve

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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 extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brakes causing continuous brake application.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 12502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 11V426000Received . 5,663 units.

    Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through may 31, 2011, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with alternator feature code 08ggn, 08ggr, 08 ghg, or 08ghh. The alternator cable may rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will install a bracket to route the wires away from the power steering hose. Navistar did not provide an expected start date for the recall, but an interim notice will be mailed to owners if parts will not be available until after october 14, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. This recall campaign has been superseded by 12v-196.

    Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 11516. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 11V252000Received . 2,543 units.

    Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from november 5, 2010, through march 10, 2011, for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (ABS)." the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will not illuminate due to a programming or hardware issue with the brake system electronic control unit.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An inoperable trailer ABS fault indicator may prevent the driver from being aware of a trailer ABS fault condition thereby possibly increasing the risk of a crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Navistar will notify owners. Dealers will reprogram or replace the brake system electronic control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on may 12, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

    Report filed by NAVISTAR, INC. Manufacturer campaign number 11505. 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

NHTSA investigations that name the 2012 International Transtar
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
EQ13002InvestigationBrake S-Cam Tube Bracket FailureService Brakes28 May 201318 Jun 2013

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. 20011
  2. 20021
  3. 20031
  4. 20081
  5. 20091
  6. 20103
  7. 20119
  8. 201211
  9. 201311
  10. 20146
  11. 20156
  12. 20163
  13. 20172
  14. 20182

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. 2012 International Transtar: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international/transtar/2012/. 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
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
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 2012 International Transtar?
176,135 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the International Transtar have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the International Transtar, model years 2001 to 2018. 11 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 International Transtar open?
No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.