2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
9
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
The 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by International Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR, potentially affecting up to 145,004 vehicles.
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 23V248000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 42,054 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 International TranStar, 2017-2019 International ProStar, International LoneStar, 2017-2020 International DuraStar, WorkStar, and 2018-2019 IC Bus HC Commercial buses. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may have an insufficient wiring terminal that can overheat.
Consequence: An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor load circuit wiring terminal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23510.
View full details →Recall 19V122000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 24,173 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 International LT and 2017-2018 Prostar 73-inch sleeper cab models equipped with feature code 07BKP or 07BKR (exhaust system with horizontal after treatment device and horizontal tailpipe mounted on right side). In the affected vehicles, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, which can cause the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both...
Consequence: If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear exhaust hanger bracket and replace any forward bracket found cracked and any exhaust tailpipe found damaged, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer...
View full details →Recall 18V588000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 26,288 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on October 11, 2018. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may...
View full details →Recall 17V792000 — EQUIPMENT
| 10,195 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free...
View full details →Recall 17V174000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 2,786 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 International LT, 2016-2017 International ProStar, 2017-2018 International LoneStar and International RH heavy diesel trucks. The air dryer mounting bracket may fracture, causing air system leaks or a loss of air pressure to the brake system.
Consequence: A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for the recall is 17502.
View full details →Recall 16V938000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 294 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, and TranStar trucks. The affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud is not covered.
Consequence: An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a latch stop to prevent the latch from rotating to the unlatched position, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's...
View full details →Recall 16V556000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 3,952 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 International ProStar trucks manufactured June 11, 2013, through May 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the connection for the cube fuse terminal may break resulting in a total loss of power to the cab and an unexpected engine stall.
Consequence: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cube fuse with a chassis-mounted power distribution module (PDM), free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 14, 2016. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners...
View full details →Recall 16V453000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,191 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, PayStar, HX, and 9900 trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX15L engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
View full details →Recall 16V453000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 1,191 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, PayStar, HX, and 9900 trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX15L engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL LINE RECALL NOTICE ON SEVERAL VEHICLES. *LD *JS
Safety Rating for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
International Motors, LLC has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK1900257 — STRUCTURE
Day Cab Roof Air Deflector Vibrates against Cab Roof; only models with P/N 4067947C92 Roof Air Deflector
18521 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Engine software On Board Diagnostic (OBD) issues will be corrected which will aid in engine malfunction identification and proper diagnosis. In addition, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) quality sensor monitors will be corrected to proper operating function.
IK1600243 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Access Door Magnetic Latch Update
IK1100032 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LT Hydraulic Clutch Diagnostic & Service Information; only models Equipped with a Manual Transmission and Eaton Advantage Solo Self-Adjusting Clutch
IK0700096 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) Boot Order
MIN17109 — POWER TRAIN
The transmission TCM may have been programmed incorrectly during vehicle assembly.
MIN16133 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The Hose Tender Slide Bar may contact the exhaust shield when the cab air bag is deflated
MIN16133 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The Hose Tender Slide Bar may contact the exhaust shield when the cab air bag is deflated
REC16513 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The metallic battery box cover latch, when unlatched from its anchor may articulate and potentially contact the battery jump start stud and if the protective cover of the jump start stud is not in place resulting in an electrical short to ground.
IK0800530 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dome light replacement
Showing 10 of 15 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
- 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 10 complaints
- 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 15 complaints
- 2014 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 5 complaints
- 2015 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2016 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2017 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR (current)
- 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2019 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2022 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 0 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