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2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

10

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

The 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by NAVISTAR, INC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR, potentially affecting up to 87,243 vehicles.

Recall 10V383000 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

| 39,544 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR AND LONESTAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 1, 2010. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ROD MAY SEPARATE FROM EITHER THE WIPER DRIVE ARM OR PASSENGER SIDE PIVOT ASSEMBLY.

Consequence: WHEN THE LINKAGE SEPARATES, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER ARM WILL NO LONGER OPERATE WHICH COULD LEAD TO REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INTERNATIONAL DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

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Recall 10V037000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

| 1,437 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR AND LONESTAR TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZT ROLL STABILITY CONTROL. THE AIR LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE TRACTION SOLENOID VALVE OF THE ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) SYSTEM MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO AN INCORRECT PORT ON THE AIR TANK. THIS CONDITION WILL AFFECT AIR MODULATION TO THE TRAILER BRAKES IF RSC...

Consequence: LESS THAN OPTIMAL RSC CONTROL OF THE TRAILER BRAKES DURING A ROLL STABILITY EVENT MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH WHICH CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE THE AIR LINE THAT SUPPLIES THE RSC TRACTION SOLENOID VALVE TO THE CORRECT PORT ON THE AIR TANK. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2010. OWNERS...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR.

Safety Rating for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

NAVISTAR, INC has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

IK0400057 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Brake Light Operation on HPV, ProStar and LoneStar

IK1900245 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ESPAR D5 Hydronic Diagnostic Guide

IK0800414 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Windows Stop Randomly or are Inoperative, Power Door Locks are inoperative

IK1900235 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

No-Idle HVAC Operational Check - STARTING POINT

IK-0800427 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERNATIONAL: THERE ARE CODE FAULTS, CAUSED BY LOAD SHEDDING, LOADED IN OTHER MODULES AND UNIT GOES INTO LOAD SHED AND FAILS TO HAVE POWER IN SWITCHES. MODEL PROSTAR, LONESTAR. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE

AFC-12917 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

NAVISTAR: SOME VEHICLES' LOW COOLANT LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE OR MAY HAVE BEEN DEACTIVATED. THEREFORE; THE DEAERATION TANK SHOULD BE RE-ROUTED. THE ENGINE PARAMETERS SHOULD BE UPDATED. ALSO INCLUDED TRANSTAR 8600, WORKSTAR 7600, PAYSTAR 5500, 5600, AND 5900 SBA. START AND END DATE 9/1/2009- 7/16/2011 AND 7/17/2011- 11/17/2011. *JS

IK0800369 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Cummins Active Fault Code 249 / 256 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor; only models with Cummins ISX or ISM engines

IK-0800415 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

INTERNATIONAL: THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS AND HAZARDS FAILS TO ILLUMINATE AND/OR WORK PROPERLY. MODEL 2007 AND NEWER HPV, PROSTAR, LONESTAR. *PE

AFC-11910 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

NAVISTAR: SOFTWARE UPDATE INFORMATION FOR THE A/C AND BLOWER MOTOR. *RM

AFC-09907 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

NAVISTAR/INTERNATIONAL: EATON FR/FRO SERIES 10 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS BUILT WITH NONCONFORMING INPUT SHAFT. THE OIL SLINGER THREADS ON THE TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT WERE MACHINED WITH AN INCORRECT RIGHT HAND THREAD INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT LEFT HAND THREAD. THIS CAN LEAD TO OIL LEAKING OUT OF THE BEARING COVER. MODELS 7400, 7500,...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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