2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
The 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION for this model year.
Recalls for the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR, potentially affecting up to 53,460 vehicles.
Recall 08V258000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 51,588 vehicles affected
Defect: NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 51,588 HEAVY TRUCKS, COMMERCIAL BUSES AND SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21, 2000 AND MAY 21, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH ONE OR MORE REMOTE POWER MODULES. THE POTTING MATERIAL THAT ENCAPSULATES THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE VEHICLE'S REMOTE POWER MODULE MAY NOT SUFFICIENTLY SEAL THE CIRCUIT BOARD FROM WATER AND CONTAMINATION INTRUSION. IF THE ENCAPSULATION IS COMPROMISED, WATER...
Consequence: A FIRE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-280-461-1890.
View full details →Recall 07V179000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 1,172 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, ONE OR BOTH REAR AXLE HOUSINGS MAY CONTAIN THINNER MATERIAL THAN WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. OVER TIME, THIS THINNER MATERIAL MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING, POSSIBLY IN THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE FLANGE.
Consequence: A CRACK IN THE BRAKE FLANGE LOCATION OF THE REAR AXLE HOUSING MAY RESULT IN A WHEEL END LOCKUP OR WHEEL SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S REAR AXLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AXLE HOUSINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7815.
View full details →Recall 07V180000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 700 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DAVCO FUEL PRO 382 HEATED FUEL FILTERS, WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE PRE-HEATER, LOCATED IN THE FUEL FILTER BASE, IS ENERGIZED.
Consequence: IF THIS PRE-HEATER IS ENERGIZED WHILE MAINTENANCE IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE FUEL FILTER, DIESEL FUEL COULD IGNITE WITHIN THE FILTER HOUSING. A FIRE WITHIN THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MAY SPREAD POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILTERS AND FUEL HEATERS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HEATER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR.
Safety Rating for the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK-1201314 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
PERFORMING RELATIVE COMPRESSION TEST AND MISFIRE TEST WITH CPA TOOL
IK0300008 — ENGINE
Vibration Troubleshooting
IK0800279 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BODY CONTROLLER SOFTWARE REVISION 231 HVAC IMPROVEMENTS; POST 2007 MODELS ONLY
IK1900019 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sleeper HVAC blower will not run on high with engine off; with Sleeper cab only
IK1600008 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Bottom Bunk Rattle on ProStar; only models built prior to 12-11-07
IK0400023 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ProStar Wabco Brake Control Fuse Specification; Only with Wabco Brakes Controller
IK1600036 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Skirt, Hood, and Fender Extension Adjustment Procedure
IK0900018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Prostar upper radiator pipe cracking or breaking at support bracket or at flange area; only Prostars built before 8/28/07
IK1500035 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dual Fuel Tank Transfer Pump Troubleshooting
IK0800201 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Disable Cummins Icon; Only models equipped with Cummins engine and with Icon installed.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2005 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2006 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2007 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR (current)
- 2008 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 4 complaints
- 2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 11 complaints
- 2011 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 6 complaints
- 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 10 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 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
- INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 9 total complaints