2010 International Prostar Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

10 safety recalls on file

The 2010 International Prostar has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).

10Recalls
7Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2010 International Prostar recalls

Back-Up Lights May Be Hard to See, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 23V353May 18, 202332,880 vehicles affected

Certain International heavy trucks, covering a range of model years, may have back-up lights that are hard to see when the vehicle is in reverse or in bobtail mode (driving without a trailer).

Electrical System

Recall 14V688Oct 31, 201418,798 vehicles affected

Equipment; Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly

Recall 13V439Sep 18, 201316,107 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Recall 12V196May 2, 201219,264 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator

Recall 11V426Aug 17, 20115,663 vehicles affected

Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer:Linkages

Recall 10V383Aug 24, 201039,544 vehicles affected

Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Pitman

Recall 10V259Jun 14, 20101,220 vehicles affected

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

Recall 10V107Mar 18, 201029,460 vehicles affected

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Recall 10V037Feb 3, 20101,437 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 08V618Nov 24, 200814,048 vehicles affected

Most common 2010 International Prostar problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering1
Unknown Or Other1
Service Brakes1
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System1
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2020-12-20, Electrical System
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AND MOTOR JUST QUIT WORKING AND DIES DOWN ON A HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SE ALSO AND NOW BEING TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT MY MOTOR IS GONE.
2014-04-09, Visibility/Wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INTERNATIONAL PRO STAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VENT WINDOW EXPLODED INTO SEVERAL PIECES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VENT WINDOW WAS CLOSED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT MADE THE REPAIRS TO THE WINDOW HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED EXACTLY TWO WEEKS AFTER THE WINDOW WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,200.
2012-12-07, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 402,211.
2011-10-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
THERE IS A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST FLEX PIPE UNDER THE CAB, RIGHT SIDE, JUST AFTER THE REGEN DOSER THAT IS WRAPPED IN A FLEX SHEATHING. THE INSIDE OF THE PIPE CRACKS AND WHITE EXHAUST FLOWS OUT AND INTO THE CAB WHEN THE ENGINE GOES THRU A REGEN CYCLE. WE HAD SEVERAL DRIVERS COMPLAIN OF THIS ISSUE, UPON INSPECTION YOU CAN NOT FIND ANY VISIBLE CRACKS IN THE EXHAUST. SEVERAL DRIVERS WERE HAVING TO PUT THE WINDOWS DOWN IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THE FUMES INSIDE THE CABIN WHILE DRIVING. AFTER SENDING TO THE DEALER, THEY ADVISED THAT THE PIPE WAS CRACKED INTERNALLY BEHIND THE SHEATHING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY ADVISED ON THE PROCEDURE TO CHECK FOR THIS SYMPTOM, YOU HAVE TO USE THE ENGINE SO
2011-06-01, Unknown Or Other
2010 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR CONVENTIONAL, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE IN THE DRIVING LANE AT THE 52.4 MILEPOST. THE DRIVER OF UNIT 1 STATED HER VEHICLE STRUCK A PIECE OF METAL THAT CAME OFF OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRACTOR OF UNIT 2. UNIT 2 CONTINUED EASTBOUND AND UNIT 1 PULLED OFF ONTO THE SOUTH SHOULDER. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0142-89)*JB

2010 International Prostar questions

Does the 2010 International Prostar have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2010 International Prostar: Back-Up Lights May Be Hard to See, Raising Crash Risk; Electrical System; Equipment; Trailer Hitches:Fifth Wheel Assembly; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 International Prostar?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 International Prostar 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.

Other International Prostar years

Other 2010 International models