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2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

8

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR

The 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR 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 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by NAVISTAR, INC for this model year.

Recalls for the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR, potentially affecting up to 46,533 vehicles.

Recall 14V064000 — SERVICE BRAKES

| 1,196 vehicles affected

Defect: Navistar Inc., is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 International Lonestar, Paystar, Prostar, Workstar and 9900 trucks, equipped with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 04EWM Reduced Stopping Distance (RSD) brake linings and with or without feature code 04WCS Greased For Life front air S-cam brakes. In the affected vehicles, the brake S-cam brackets may fracture.

Consequence: S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. This will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during braking and/or increase the stopping distance. Either result may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the S-cam brake assemblies with a brake assembly with cast spiders and S-cam tube bracket assemblies with reinforced gussets, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact...

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Recall 12V196000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

| 19,264 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 THROUGH 2013 PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, AND PROSTAR, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 LONESTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH APRIL 4, 2012, EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH BOSCH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODES 08GGN, 08GGR, 08GHG, OR 08GHH. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY...

Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A STANDOFF BRACKET AND IMPROVE HARNESS ROUTING TO BETTER ROUTE THE ALTERNATOR WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

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Recall 12V052000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

| 17,867 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 IC BUS CE-C, HC, AND INTERNATIONAL 9400 AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 THROUGH 2013 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR, PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, LONESTAR, PROSTAR, 9200, AND 9800, AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 INTERNATIONAL 9900, VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 26, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS,...

Consequence: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

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Recall 11V426000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

| 5,663 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, AND PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A MAXXFORCE 11 OR 13 ENGINE (FEATURE CODE 12UXJ OR 12UXH) AND WITH ALTERNATOR FEATURE CODE 08GGN, 08GGR, 08 GHG, OR 08GHH. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY RUB ON THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE, POSSIBLY...

Consequence: AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL INSTALL A BRACKET TO ROUTE THE WIRES AWAY FROM THE POWER STEERING HOSE. NAVISTAR DID NOT PROVIDE AN EXPECTED START DATE FOR THE RECALL, BUT AN INTERIM NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS IF PARTS WILL NOT BE...

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Recall 11V252000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

| 2,543 vehicles affected

Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR, PAYSTAR, WORKSTAR, TRANSTAR, LONESTAR AND PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 10, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)." THE TRAILER ABS FAULT INDICATOR LAMP IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL NOT ILLUMINATE DUE TO A...

Consequence: AN INOPERABLE TRAILER ABS FAULT INDICATOR MAY PREVENT THE DRIVER FROM BEING AWARE OF A TRAILER ABS FAULT CONDITION THEREBY POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS. DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM OR REPLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR.

Safety Rating for the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR

NAVISTAR, INC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

IK0900105 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Retrofiting a Horton VMaster(Stratis) fan drive to Horton 2spd air operated fan drive on N13 or MaxxForce 13 engines

IK0900105 — ENGINE

Retrofiting a Horton VMaster(Stratis) fan drive to Horton 2spd air operated fan drive on N13 or MaxxForce 13 engines

REC14501 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

The S-Cam tube bracket assemblies on steer axles may exhibit fractures between the wing bracket and the steel tube when mounted to stamped spiders; with feature code 0504501, 0504504, or 0004EWM without feature code 0004WCS.

IK1200903 — EQUIPMENT

Deaeration Tank Hose Re-Route Engine Parameter Download Instructions

AFC-13908 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

NAVISTAR: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN IMPROPER CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD CAUSE THE CLUTCH BRAKE TO FAIL. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL 9900 BETWEEN MAY 25, 2010-OCTOBER 17, 2012. *JS

AFC-12903 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NAVISTAR: THE TITANX CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) HOSE MAY FAIL PREMATURELY DURING VEHICLE OPERATION ON CERTAIN PAYSTAR MODELS. INCLUDING PAYSTAR MODELS MODEL YEAR 2011. *JS

IK-0800308 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

NAVISTAR: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PAYSTAR, WITH A MANUAL FAN SWITCH, THE ENGINE'S FAN IS CONSTANTLY RUNNING ALL THE TIME. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

MIN-11120 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

NAVISTAR: PAYSTAR ENGINE INSPECTION AND REPAIR PROCESS FOR THE WARNING LAMP, CLUTCH RELAY, AND NORGREN VALVE AIR LINE. *RM

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 INTERNATIONAL PAYSTAR

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

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