2009 International Durastar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2009 International Durastar has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Durastar?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2009 International Durastar recalls

Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge

Recall 17V792Dec 11, 201710,195 vehicles affected

Some trucks are equipped with Kidde plastic-handle or push-button fire extinguishers that may become clogged, so the extinguisher may not discharge as expected or may require excessive force to activate.

Power Train:Manual Transmission:Shift Pattern Indicator

Recall 11V119Feb 16, 20112,101 vehicles affected

Most common 2009 International Durastar problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2025-11-19, Service Brakes
The Electronic Control Unit ABS gave false or partial warnings for years without showing up as the problem during four trips to the dealer over a four-year period. The truck would sound alarm, abs and air pressure low warnings. Then go into save mode and would drive slowly until shut down completely for a new reboot. Then the truck would operate correctly for some time. Right front caliper would set and drag. I had the truck into the shop over and over. This time I was told the complete brake system would have to be replaced, not the unit, just all four corners of brakes and ABS components. After picking the truck up from the shop and driving 19 miles the truck again displayed the exact same

2009 International Durastar questions

Does the 2009 International Durastar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 International Durastar: Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge; Power Train:Manual Transmission:Shift Pattern Indicator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 International Durastar?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 International Durastar has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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