CarRecallWatchThe 2017 International Durastar has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).
2017 International Durastar recalls
Wiring in HVAC blower circuit can overheat, risking fire
Certain commercial trucks and buses have an HVAC blower motor circuit with an insufficient wiring terminal.
Engine can overpower parking brake, risking unexpected movement
On certain International DuraStar and WorkStar trucks, the engine control software may allow the engine to rev while the parking brake is applied, if the automatic transmission is in drive or reverse and the stationary PTO switch is engaged.
Diesel Fuel Heater May Overheat, Melt and Catch Fire
The electric fuel heater inside the fuel module on certain diesel trucks and buses with Cummins B6.7 engines may overheat.
Fuel heater can overheat, melt, and cause a fire or engine stall
The electric fuel heater inside the fuel module can overheat, causing plastic in the heater to melt.
Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge
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.
Parking brake clip can fail, letting vehicle roll away
A metal connecting clip that joins the hand-operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail on certain International and IC Bus trucks and buses from the 2016 and 2017 model years.
Most common 2017 International Durastar problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 International 4300 company trailer. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a road barrier and the air bags failed to respond. The contact did not provide further information. The contact did not know whether there was a warning light illuminated. The driver was able to exit the vehicle with the assistance of nearby drivers. The driver was transported to the hospital by emergency services. The driver sustained neck, back, shoulder, and hip injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
2017 International Durastar questions
Does the 2017 International Durastar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 International Durastar: Wiring in HVAC blower circuit can overheat, risking fire; Engine can overpower parking brake, risking unexpected movement; Diesel Fuel Heater May Overheat, Melt and Catch Fire; Fuel heater can overheat, melt, and cause a fire or engine stall; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 International Durastar?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 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.