2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
6
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
The 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 11 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
NHTSA has recorded 11 recalls for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR, potentially affecting up to 40,414 vehicles.
Recall 25V817000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 678 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 stop working.
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...
View full details →Recall 25V817000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 678 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 stop working.
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...
View full details →Recall 25V817000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 678 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 stop working.
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...
View full details →Recall 25V817000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 678 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 stop working.
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...
View full details →Recall 23V353000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
| 32,880 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up...
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.
View full details →Recall 17V575000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 1,175 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V575000 — STEERING
| 1,175 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V631000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
| 74 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 manufactured August 10, 2015, to August 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM)...
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.
View full details →Recall 15V631000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 74 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 manufactured August 10, 2015, to August 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM)...
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.
View full details →Recall 15V329000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 102 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 tail pipe, that may not have sufficient support. The unsupported weight of the upper stack tail pipe...
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...
View full details →Recall 15V165000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 2,222 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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:...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
Safety Rating for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
International Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK1201433 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Only models built with Cummins X15; Fault Code 7125
IK1900168 — EQUIPMENT
Fifth Wheel Jaw Unlock; only models with Feature 595BAW or 597017 - electronic Jaw release
IK0800460 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Build to VIN Wiring Harnesses; Axle Configuration: 6x4
IK1201383 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
LoneStar Air Filter Service Procedure
IK-1201326 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
IK1201326 - SERVICE PARTS DAMAGED NEW TURBOCHARGER OIL SUPPLY TUBE
REC15511 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
An incomplete weld at the flared section of the tail pipe may cause a crack in the weld, which may result in partial or full separation of the tail pipe from the vertical exhaust pipe.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR
- 2011 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2013 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2014 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2015 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2016 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR (current)
- 2017 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 1 complaint
- 2018 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 0 complaints
- 2019 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 2 complaints
- 2020 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 2 complaints
- 2021 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