International Workstar 2013

Model Workstar made in 2013 by International got 7 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes.

Model 2013

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13V020000Navistar, Inc.from 08/05/2010 to 09/06/2012V (Vehicle)765703/15/2013MFRNavistar, Inc.01/17/201301/23/2013
Defect SummaryNavistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus brand model 1300fbc, ce, hc, and re buses; model year 2011-2013 international brand model durastar, model year 2013 international brand workstar trucks; model year 2013 holiday rambler brand model ambassador and endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 monaco brand model diplomat and knight vehicles. these vehicles were manufactured august 5, 2010 through september 6, 2012 and are equipped with certain 2011-2013 model year i-6 engines with feature codes 12nuk, 12nul, 12num, 12nun, 12nup, 12nur, 12nus, 12nut, 12nuu, 12nuv, 12nux, 12nuy and 12nuz. the injection pressure regulator (ipr) harness wire may break due to vibrational damage. this could cause an unexpected shut down of the engine.
Consequence SummaryAn unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryNavistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ipr wire connector free of charge. the safety recall began on march 15, 2013. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesNavistar's recall campaign number is 13501.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
12V196000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 06/01/2009 to 04/04/2012V (Vehicle)19264MFRNAVISTAR, INC05/02/201205/04/2012
Defect SummaryNavistar 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 rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryNavistar will install a standoff bracket and improve harness routing to better route the alternator 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 available before june 30, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesNavistar's campaign number is 12515.this recall supersedes safety recall 11v-426, navistar campaign number 11516.all owners that had their vehicles repaired under the earlier recall campaign will need to have their vehicle remedied under this one.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
12V114000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 11/15/2010 to 03/06/2012V (Vehicle)28605/23/2012MFRNAVISTAR, INC03/22/201203/22/2012571108
Defect SummaryNavistar is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 international workstar trucks manufactured from november 15, 2010, through march 6, 2012, and equipped with headlights in the bumper. the headlight beam circuit and the ground circuit are switched at the headlight connector. the switched circuits affects the headlights wattage, resulting in the bumper headlight being dimmer than allowed by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryA driver's reduced visibility or the truck
Corrective SummaryNavistar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on may 23, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
NotesNavistar's recall campaign number is 12506.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SERVICE BRAKES
12V546000Navistar, Inc.from 08/01/2011 to 07/31/2012V (Vehicle)6779MFRNavistar, Inc.11/21/201211/27/2012
Defect SummaryNavistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 international brand 9900, lonestar, paystar, prostar, transtar, and workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from august 01, 2011, through july 31, 2012, and equipped with front brake linings listed as feature codes 0504501 or 0504504. the brake s-cam tube bracket assemblies on the steer axles may fracture.
Consequence SummaryBrake assembly fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel. this will cause the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly during breaking and/or increase the stopping distance. either result may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryNavistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace s-cam tube bracket assemblies free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin by january 21, 2013. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesNavistar's recall campaign number is 12530.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC
12V403000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 11/02/2010 to 05/25/2012V (Vehicle)95610/30/2012MFRNavistar, Inc.08/14/201208/15/2012
Defect SummaryNavistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 international vehicles manufactured from november 2, 2010 through may 25, 2012, equipped with bendix air disc brakes. bolts that fasten the air disc brake caliper to the caliper mounting plate may not have been tightended to their specified torque. this may cause the mouting bolts to become loose and possibly allow the air disc brake caliper to separate from the caliper mounting plate, resulting in an unexpected pull condition during braking application or an unexpected increase in stopping distance.
Consequence SummaryAn unexpected pull condition during braking application or an unexpected increase in stopping distance, increases the risk of a crash, leading to property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective SummaryNavistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace any missing caliper mounting bolts and tighten caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 30, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590.
NotesNavistar's recall number is 12522. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
12V052000NAVISTAR, INCfrom 12/02/2010 to 01/26/2012V (Vehicle)1786704/10/2012MFRNAVISTAR, INC02/13/201202/13/2012
Defect SummaryNavistar 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, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brakes causing continuous brake application.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected 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.
Corrective SummaryNavistar 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.
NotesNavistar's recall number is 12502.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STEERING
12V507000Navistar, Inc.from 04/22/2012 to 10/29/2012V (Vehicle)1004611/21/2012MFRNavistar, Inc.10/17/201210/22/2012
Defect SummaryNavistar is recalling certain model year 2013 international brand lonestar, prostar, and workstar commercial trucks, manufactured from april 22, 2012, through october 29, 2012, and equipped with steering wheel feature codes 05caw, 05cax, 05caz, 05cba, or 05wbd. the steering wheel may not have been completely welded to its mounting hub.
Consequence SummaryA steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryNavistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected steering wheels, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 21, 2012. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
NotesNavistar's recall campaign number is 12529.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AFC-1290201/01/201210043556Navistar: maxxforce 11, 13, and 15 recalibration to adress frequent warning lights. *kb04/10/2012
AFC-1193102/01/201210043555Navistar: hvac front inside module drain repair and grease application for exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve. *kb04/10/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
AFC-1192802/01/201210043553Navistar: replacing the heater supply pipe. *kb04/10/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
IK-070004707/06/201210045160International: on the aftertreatment support hanger, the horizontal aftertreatment support rod bolt is loose or backed out, due to possible wear and needs to be replaced, if necessary. *pe08/21/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
AFC-1193102/01/201210043555Navistar: hvac front inside module drain repair and grease application for exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve. *kb04/10/2012
EQUIPMENT
IK-160014902/27/201210043373International (navistar): the adhesive patch, used on one piece sunshade, fails, and the sunshade mounting bracket, used on model day cabs, comes off. *pe03/21/2012
IK-160014904/30/201210043373International (navistar): the adhesive patch, used on one piece sunshade, fails, and the sunshade mounting bracket, used on model day cabs, comes off. *pe updated 5/9/12 *js03/21/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
IK-080034802/27/201210043570Changing truck or trailer lighting, between combined or separate, stop and turn lights. navistar. *kb04/11/2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
IK-080034802/27/201210043570Changing truck or trailer lighting, between combined or separate, stop and turn lights. navistar. *kb04/11/2012
(PWS)
IK-070004707/06/201210045160International: on the aftertreatment support hanger, the horizontal aftertreatment support rod bolt is loose or backed out, due to possible wear and needs to be replaced, if necessary. *pe08/21/2012
STRUCTURE
IK-160016611/16/201210049779International: informational procedures for repairing connections for grommet pass through due to water leakage. models terrastar, durastar, workstar, transtar, prostar, lonestar. no model years listed. *pe01/18/2013
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
IK-160016611/16/201210049779International: informational procedures for repairing connections for grommet pass through due to water leakage. models terrastar, durastar, workstar, transtar, prostar, lonestar. no model years listed. *pe01/18/2013
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
IK-140001704/30/2012IK-140001710043468International: while under severe duty applications, the transverse torque rod tower bracket could fail on rear axles. model workstar. no model year listed. *pe updated 5/9/12 *js04/03/2012
IK-140001701/10/201210043468International: while under severe duty applications, the transverse torque rod tower bracket could fail on rear axles. model workstar. no model year listed. *pe04/03/2012