2019 International Lonestar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2019 International Lonestar has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

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

8Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 International Lonestar recalls

Brake and stability systems may fail to work properly

Recall 25V817Nov 25, 2025678 vehicles affected

The electronic control unit (ECU) that runs the anti-lock brakes, traction control, and stability systems may receive electrical noise or weak signals.

Wiring in HVAC blower circuit can overheat, risking fire

Recall 23V248Apr 6, 202342,054 vehicles affected

Certain commercial trucks and buses have an HVAC blower motor circuit with an insufficient wiring terminal.

Hot Battery Cables Can Separate, Causing Stalls

Recall 22V546Jul 28, 20228,483 vehicles affected

Certain International LT and LoneStar trucks may have battery ground cables that become excessively hot.

Battery ground cable may break, causing sudden engine shutdown

Recall 21V079Feb 17, 202127,457 vehicles affected

The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connection point may break.

Clutch Failure Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement

Recall 18V826Nov 21, 201821,740 vehicles affected

Certain heavy-duty trucks with Eaton ECA clutches may have an internal clutch component that can fail.

Air Brake Leak Can Increase Stopping Distance

Recall 18V597Sep 7, 20182,089 vehicles affected

Certain 2019 International and IC Bus trucks have spring-actuated parking brakes that may be improperly crimped to the long-stroke service brake chamber.

Fuel Line May Burst or Engine May Stall Without Warning

Recall 18V588Sep 5, 201826,288 vehicles affected

A restricted fuel pump cooling screen can cause the fuel line to burst, particularly during long downhill driving.

Front seat belt bolt may break in a crash

Recall 18V293May 3, 201818,665 vehicles affected

The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in a crash.

Most common 2019 International Lonestar problems

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

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2021-02-25, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCCANDLESS INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC (3780 LOSEE RD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89030, (702) 642-8789) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE RELAY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,122.

2019 International Lonestar questions

Does the 2019 International Lonestar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2019 International Lonestar: Brake and stability systems may fail to work properly; Wiring in HVAC blower circuit can overheat, risking fire; Hot Battery Cables Can Separate, Causing Stalls; Battery ground cable may break, causing sudden engine shutdown; Clutch Failure Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 International Lonestar?

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 2019 International Lonestar 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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