CarRecallWatchThe 2016 International Prostar has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2016 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).
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.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
Certain 2016 commercial trucks and buses with specific Spicer D or E series steer axles may have a castellated nut that was not properly torqued.
Air Dryer Bracket May Crack, Causing Brake Air Loss
Certain heavy diesel trucks may have an air dryer mounting bracket that can fracture.
Connection can break, causing power loss and engine stall
A fuse terminal connection in the cube fuse can break on certain trucks.
Truck May Roll Backward After Shifting Out of Reverse
Certain 2016 International ProStar and TranStar trucks with Eaton Fuller FR-Series 10-speed manual transmissions may not fully disengage reverse gear when the shift lever is moved from reverse to neutral.
Engine control module may short circuit and stall engine
The engine control module (ECM) in certain 2016 heavy-duty trucks built in August 2015 may short circuit.
Brakes May Drag and Overheat, Risking a Wheel Fire
Some air brake actuators on these heavy-duty trucks and buses may have been built with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism.
2016 International Prostar questions
Does the 2016 International Prostar have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2016 International Prostar: Back-Up Lights May Be Hard to See, Raising Crash Risk; Fire extinguisher may clog or fail to discharge; Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering; Air Dryer Bracket May Crack, Causing Brake Air Loss; Connection can break, causing power loss and engine stall. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.