2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
The 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, STEERING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR, potentially affecting up to 44,409 vehicles.
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 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 15V693000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International ProStar trucks manufactured January 5, 2015, to January 7, 2015, and 2016 International TranStar trucks manufactured on January 6, 2015, and equipped with certain Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions. When the transmission shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral, the reverse gear may stay engaged. When the transmission...
Consequence: Even though the transmission has been shifted out of reverse into neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move backwards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission. Any affected transmission will be repaired or replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-343-7357. Navistar's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR.
Safety Rating for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
Navistar, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23512 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain International® N13 engines may be noncompliant to the required On Board Diagnostics (OBD) Monitor, Manufacturerâs Self-Test (MST) for over-boost, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) low flow, and EGR high flow monitors. Under certain conditions, this noncompliance may result in the failure to detect an increase in regulated air pollutants.
IK0800445 — EQUIPMENT
BODY CONTROLLER UPDATES; ONLY WHEN EQUIPPED WITH 500K BAUD COMMUNICATION NETWORK
MIN16103 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Certain DEF Sensor / Pickup Assembly / DEF Tank Replacement
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR
- 2011 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2012 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2013 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2014 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2015 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2016 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR (current)
- 2017 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2018 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — 0 complaints
- 2019 INTERNATIONAL TRANSTAR — 0 complaints
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- 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