2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
6 recalls, 1 complaints - 263 TSBs
25V817000 Nov 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
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 s... Read more
Consequence
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
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... Read more
23V353000 May 18, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Defect Description
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 99... Read more
Consequence
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
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.
17V575000 Sep 20, 2017
STEERING
Defect Description
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 ro... Read more
Consequence
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
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.
15V631000 Oct 8, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
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 manufactur... Read more
Consequence
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
15V329000 May 29, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900 trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to March 12, 2015, and 2015-2016 International Lonestar trucks manufactured February 20, 2014, to March 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a 6" diameter stack t... Read more
Consequence
If the stack tail pipe separates from the exhaust pipe it can fall into the roadway possibly hitting another vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stack tail pipe with a one piece stack tail pipe, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15511.
15V165000 Mar 23, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
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 in... Read more
Consequence
If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. ALSO, AN INDICATOR STATING THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LOW ON FUEL ERRONEOUSLY APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DEF S... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
263 manufacturer communications from 121 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 46 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 27 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 22 |
| 010000 STEERING | 17 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 16 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 14 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 13 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 11 |
FSC 24104
Apr 29, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain LoneStar may have an intake air filter that does meet quality standards.
IK0400037
Apr 29, 2024
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
This document is to guide users to eliminate brake pedal rattle noise.
IK08000403
Apr 24, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This document details the procedure that must be followed to ensure proper alternator troubleshooting.
IK0800482
Apr 24, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This document covers battery diagnostics, maintenance and storage requirement.
IK0800407
Feb 21, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
IK0800407
Feb 21, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
IK0200013
Feb 21, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
IK0200013
Feb 21, 2024
010000 STEERING
Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
IK0800351
Nov 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK0300010
Sep 29, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
IK0300010
Sep 29, 2023
010000 STEERING
Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
IK0400040
Sep 26, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
IK2600069
Sep 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
IK0800351
Aug 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IKo800080
Aug 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
IK1900272
Jul 7, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Potential A/C Compressor Parts shortage - 4158126C1 (A/C compressor)
IK1900272
Jul 7, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Potential A/C Compressor Parts shortage - 4158126C1 (A/C compressor)
IK1200101
Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Cummins Programming guide and fault codes285 & 265; only vehicles built with Cummins B6.7, X15, or L9 engines
IK0800407
Mar 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
IK0800407
Mar 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
IK0700115
Jan 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
QLS Emergency ECM Calibration; only models equipped with Cummins B6.7, X15, L9, or International A26 engines
IK0800351
Nov 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data link source address information
IK1201472
Sep 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
IK1600261
Sep 9, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Cab Components That Reduce Wheel End Vibration Complaints
IK0800605
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Test 5V & 12V Intermittent Open and Short circuit diagnostics
IK1600261
Aug 23, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Cab Components That Reduce Wheel End Vibration Complaints. NOTE: Lonestar Day Cab Only
IK1600261
Aug 23, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Cab Components That Reduce Wheel End Vibration Complaints. NOTE: Lonestar Day Cab Only
IK1600261
Aug 23, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Cab Components That Reduce Wheel End Vibration Complaints. NOTE: Lonestar Day Cab Only
IK1201469
Aug 23, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
IK0800611
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Wheel Speed Sensor Test
IK0800610
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
IK0800609
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
IK0800607
Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
IK1600131
Mar 23, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Cab water leak troubleshooting tips; HX with steel cab only
IK1600131
Mar 23, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Cab water leak troubleshooting tips; HX with steel cab only
IK0800351
Feb 10, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK0800351
Feb 10, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK0700115
Nov 18, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
QLS Emergency Calibration; Models equipped with 2016 and newer Cummins B6.7, X15 and L9 engines or International A26 engine.
IK1000003
Nov 2, 2021
010000 STEERING
Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
IK0800080
Nov 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
IK0700115
Oct 22, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
QLS Emergency Calibration; Models with 2016 Cummins ISX, A26 and EPA 2017 and newer Cummins X15, L9, or B6.7 engines
IK2600251
Oct 19, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
How to obtain As built parameter list
IK2600254
Oct 14, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New or replacement body control Module (BC,BCM) not detected; Gen 4 BCM
IK1201299
Sep 30, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
IK1201299
Sep 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
IK1201391
Aug 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Snap-On torque wrench requirement for all big bore engine connecting rod bolt(s).
IK1600131
Aug 10, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Cab water leak troubleshooting tips
IK0400040
Jul 19, 2021
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
IK0400040
Jul 19, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
IK0700112
Jun 4, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
IK1900259
May 3, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Day cab roof air deflector causing loud vibration noise at highway speed
IK0500038
Mar 15, 2021
010000 STEERING
Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, Wobble, Steering Vibration; only models built with 14K weight rated axles or lower
IK0100051
Mar 15, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure
IK0200013
Mar 4, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
IK1500074
Nov 17, 2020
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Fuel Filters, Winter Additives, and Blending Fuels for CumminsA? Engines
IK1500074
Nov 17, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Fuel Filters, Winter Additives, and Blending Fuels for CumminsA? Engines
IK1500074
Nov 17, 2020
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Filters, Winter Additives, and Blending Fuels for CumminsA? Engines
IK1500074
Nov 17, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fuel Filters, Winter Additives, and Blending Fuels for CumminsA? Engines
IK1600233
Oct 9, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Cab Lean Concern
IK1600233
Oct 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Cab Lean Concern
IK1600233
Oct 9, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Cab Lean Concern
IK1400005
Aug 25, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK1400005
Aug 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK0800504
Aug 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
IK0800504
Aug 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
IK0800504
Aug 3, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
IK0800284
Jul 28, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Faults/Location/Diagnostics
IK0800284
Jul 28, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Faults/Location/Diagnostics
IK0800284
Jul 28, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Faults/Location/Diagnostics
IK0800284
Jul 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Faults/Location/Diagnostics
IK1900022
Jun 18, 2020
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
IK0800475
May 22, 2020
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Radio Diagnostics and Information
IK0800475
May 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Radio Diagnostics and Information
IK1600250
May 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Horizon Cab Door Field Replacement and the Side Window Air Deflectors. NOTE: This article will only be applicable to cabs with the deflector mounted on the door pillar. If the cab has the deflector at the windshield, this article does not a
IK1600250
May 1, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Horizon Cab Door Field Replacement and the Side Window Air Deflectors. NOTE: This article will only be applicable to cabs with the deflector mounted on the door pillar. If the cab has the deflector at the windshield, this article does not a
IK1600258
Mar 26, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258
Mar 26, 2020
150000 SEAT BELTS
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258
Mar 26, 2020
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258
Mar 26, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258
Mar 26, 2020
220000 SEATS
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK0800080
Feb 27, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
IK0400159
Jan 13, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Bendix EC80 Blank Module Replacement Program; This document will guide the user through selecting the correct ABS module when it has been determined a replacement is needed. Only Models with EC-80 ABS Controller
IK0800584
Dec 19, 2019
010000 STEERING
Auxiliary Engine Speed Control Cannot Hold Engine Speed When Using Steering Wheel Switches
IK1900198
Dec 19, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MaxxPower No Idle Battery-Powered A/C System Diagnostic Guide; Only sleeper cab models with feature code 16UZL
IK1300174
Dec 18, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Power Take Off (PTO) Programming on LT, RH and LoneStar Models with the Eaton EndurantA? Transmission; only models with feature code 13GZD, 13GYY, 13GYZ, 13GZA, 13GZB, or 13GZC
IK1900257
Dec 13, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Day Cab Roof Air Deflector Vibrates against Cab Roof; only models with P/N 4067947C92 Roof Air Deflector
IK0500038
Dec 3, 2019
010000 STEERING
Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, Steering Vibration; Only ProStar / LoneStar and LT / RH with 14k front weight rated axles and below
IK1600251
Nov 12, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Water Leaks Past Plastic Vapor Barrier Sheet in the Inner Cavity of the Cab Entry Door
IK1600207
Nov 12, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Wind noise at upper side of cab door due to door out of alignment
IK0700097
Oct 29, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NEW Ultrasonic DEF Head Unit; All SCR vehicles
IK0800444
Oct 17, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Driver Information Display (VIS/DID) screen fails to boot up.
IK0800444
Oct 17, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Driver Information Display (VIS/DID) screen fails to boot up.
IK0800284
Oct 2, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Faults/Location/Diagnostics
IK0500038
Sep 18, 2019
010000 STEERING
Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, Steering Vibration. Only models with14k front weight rated axles and below
IK1201299
Sep 9, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
19108
Aug 27, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain LoneStarA? models may have been built without transmission oil cooler lines.
IK1400023
Jul 15, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
IK0800351
Jun 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK0700079
Jun 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SCR Vehicles Setting DEF Quality Faults due to Crossed DEF Tank Coolant Lines or Inverted DEFTHV
IK0500038
Jun 10, 2019
010000 STEERING
Steering intermittently goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump.
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INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR across all model years (2008, 2024).
103
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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