2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
The 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT, TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by NAVISTAR, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR, potentially affecting up to 46,262 vehicles.
Recall 08V618000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 14,048 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: LOSS OF TRAILER SERVICE BRAKES MAY CAUSE A CRASH RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V439000 — EQUIPMENT
| 16,107 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V439000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 16,107 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR.
Safety Rating for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
NAVISTAR, INC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK-0900094 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
IK: REPAIR INFORMATION REGARDING THE MISSING OR LOOSE BOLT ATTACHING HORTON STRATIS ANTI ROTATION BRACKET (ARB) TO ENGINE. MODEL PROSTAR, WORKSTAR, LONESTAR. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 6/27/2014 *JS UPDATED 11/7/14. *PE UPDATED 1/30/15. *PE
IK0800404 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Circuit diagram for ProStar/LoneStar Fifth wheel; link to missing diagram.
IK-0800334 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
INCORRECT 5AMP FUSE AT LOCATION F11-D ON WABCO 6 SENSOR 6 MODULATER. *KB
TB-IK-0800172 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK: WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS TO SIMPLIFY AND CLARIFY THE OPERATION OF IMPROVING CAB CIRCUIT GROUNDS. SYMPTOMS ARE: CLUSTER LOCKUP; TRAILER ABS LIGHT; SWITCH PACK LIGHT FLASH; GAUGES DROPPING OUT; ALL THIS CAN CAUSE UNUSUAL ELECTRICAL ISSUES. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR (current)
- 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2010 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 3 complaints
- 2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2013 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints