2017 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

6 recalls, 1 complaints - 267 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
678 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
23V248000 Apr 6, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
42,054 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
18V588000 Sep 5, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
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,... Read more
Consequence
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
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 C... Read more
26,288 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
17V174000 Mar 14, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
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
A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
2,786 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
16V938000 Dec 28, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, and TranStar trucks. The affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud is not co... Read more
Consequence
An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a latch stop to prevent the latch from rotating to the unlatched position, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16513.
294 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
16V453000 Jun 21, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, PayStar, HX, and 9900 trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX15L engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resul... Read more
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
1,191 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 28, 2017
Incident date: Apr 27, 2017
BRAKES ARE ENGAGING ON ITS OWN. EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT VERY HIGH SPEEDS. I WAS ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE IN OHIO AND THE TRUCK WAS BRAKING VERY HARD ON ITS ON. HAPPENED ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

267 manufacturer communications from 118 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32
350000 EQUIPMENT26
010000 STEERING16
160000 STRUCTURE15
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE12
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY11
060000 ENGINE (PWS)10
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)
IK0700120 Jun 16, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
QLS Emergency Calibration Revert Process
IK0700120 May 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
QLS Emergency Calibration Revert Process
22502 May 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Per agreement with EPA and CARB, Cummins, Inc. provided an emergency calibration for Cummins ISB, B6.7, ISL9, L9, and X15 engines when a DEF Quality Sensor (DQS) was not available. This action addressed the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Qualit
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
IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
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
IK1900268 Jun 22, 2022
160100 STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Side mounted cab extender fins that provide more flexibility during trailer contact.
IK1900268 Jun 22, 2022
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Side mounted cab extender fins that provide more flexibility during trailer contact.
IK1900268 Jun 22, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Side mounted cab extender fins that provide more flexibility during trailer contact.
IK1600131 Jun 14, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Cab water leak trouble shooting tips
IK1600131 Jun 14, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Cab water leak trouble shooting tips
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
IK0700115 Sep 30, 2021
117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
QLS Emergency Calibration. Only models with EPA 2017 and newer Cummins X15, L9, or B6.7 engines
IK0700115 Sep 30, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
QLS Emergency Calibration. Only models with EPA 2017 and newer Cummins X15, L9, or B6.7 engines
IK0700115 Sep 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
QLS Emergency Calibration. Only models with EPA 2017 and newer Cummins X15, L9, or B6.7 engines
IK0700115 Sep 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
QLS Emergency Calibration. Only models with EPA 2017 and newer Cummins X15, L9, or B6.7 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
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
IK0400040 Jul 19, 2021
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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
220000 SEATS
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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

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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

INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
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2022 4 0 View
2021 5 0 View
2020 3 2 View
2019 8 2 View
2018 8 0 View
2017 (current) 6 1
2016 6 1 View
2015 4 0 View
2014 4 0 View
2013 10 0 View
2012 9 0 View
2011 11 0 View
2010 10 3 View
2009 4 0 View
2008 2 0 View

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MV 144 8 View
DURASTAR 98 6 View
HV 95 1 View
HX 95 0 View
RH 85 2 View
WORKSTAR 82 1 View