CarRecallWatchThe 2013 International Prostar has 18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).
2013 International Prostar recalls
Back-Up Lights May Be Hard to See, Raising Crash Risk
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).
Sensor May Stick Engine at High Idle, Hindering Truck Braking
The accelerator pedal position sensor in certain trucks can move out of position, causing the engine to run at a high idle speed.
Trailer May Detach from Truck Due to Faulty Fifth Wheel Lock
Certain International ProStar, LoneStar, and TranStar trucks built between 2010 and 2013 have Fontaine Ultra LT fifth wheel connectors.
HVAC Blower Module Can Overheat and Cause Fire
A double battery jump start or an electrical load dump can send too much voltage to the linear power module that controls the HVAC blower speed.
Most common 2013 International Prostar problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
LOS INJECTORES TIENEN PROBLEMAS Y EL CAMION TIENE MENOS DE 75K MILLAS , SE PIENZA QUE HAY UN DESGASTE EN EL ARBOL DE LEBA PRODUCTO A AL PROBLEMA DEL INJECTOR , QUE CUESTA EL ORIGINAL 850.00 SEGUN EL DEALER
MY DRIVER WAS HEADING UP THE 93/95 RENO WHEN THE FRONT SEAL BROKE ON THE NAVISTAR MAXXFORCE ENGINE. MY TRACTOR RELEASED ALL OF THE OIL ONTO THE HIGHWAY. WHICH CAUSES ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN. I WAS TOLD BY THE TECH THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE I'VE ALREADY REPLACED TWO TWO FRONT SEALS WITH MY OTHER TRACTORS WHICH ARE 2013 PROSTAR MAXXFORCE ENG
WHILE IN MOTION THE ALUMINUN HANGARS ON MUD FLAP SPLASH GUARD ASSEMBLY BROKE OFF AT HANGAR SECURMENT AREA WEAKENED IN FRONT OF DUAL TIRES FAILED AT 465;000 MILES BOTH BRAKETS FAILED LEFT AND RIGHT AND FELL OFF ON TO ROAD, HANGAR, MUDFLAP ASSEMBLY DUE TO POOR TENSILE DESIGN OF ALUMINUM SERATED.. I REPLACED AT $500.00 BOTH HANGR AND MUD FLAP COST TO ME NOTIFIED NAVIISTAR INYTERTNATIONAL AND CREATED A CASE FILE THERE 3775108 LAST MAY. SUBSEQUENTLY, LAST WEEK 7.18.2017, THE HOOGD GRILLE CLIPS FAILED ON BUMPY RAODS AND THE GRILLE ASSEMBLYFLEW OFF. THERE ARE 4 BOLTS ON ON THE BOTTOME OF THE GRILLE SECUREING THE GRILL TO THE BODY. CLIPS AT THE TOP HOLD THE GRILL IN BUT FAILED OVER BUMPY ROADS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND APPROACHING A STOP, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL AFTER IT WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON VARIOUS OTHER OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE VEHICLE REVVED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THE VEHICLE FAILED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO SEAL FAILED AND PUMPED OIL INTO THE ENGINE, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 301,272.
2013 International Prostar questions
Does the 2013 International Prostar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for the 2013 International Prostar: Back-Up Lights May Be Hard to See, Raising Crash Risk; Sensor May Stick Engine at High Idle, Hindering Truck Braking; Trailer May Detach from Truck Due to Faulty Fifth Wheel Lock; HVAC Blower Module Can Overheat and Cause Fire; Electrical System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 International Prostar?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 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.