Recall Register

2016 International Workstar: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 International Workstar. The newest campaign is 20V810000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Dec 2020. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / 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.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 20V810000, 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.
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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 20,614 units in total.

  • 20V810000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) / Software
  • 17V575000Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
  • 15V254000Power Train / Axle Assembly
  • 15V165000Service Brakes, Air

  1. 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: .

  2. 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: .

  3. 15V254000Received . 4 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Without adequate lubrication to the wheel end hub assembly, the bearings may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

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

  4. 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. 20102
  2. 20118
  3. 201214
  4. 201313
  5. 20144
  6. 20155
  7. 20164
  8. 20175
  9. 20189
  10. 201910
  11. 20204
  12. 20221

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 Workstar: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/international/workstar/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
29 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 Workstar?
20,614 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the International Workstar have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for the International Workstar, model years 2010 to 2022. 4 of them name the 2016 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2016 International Workstar open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.