2008 International PROSTAR problems and owner complaints

CATERPILLAR ACERT C13 VIN OLEE23243 ARD HEAD FAILURE. CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC, LEADING TO A SAFETY INCIDENT WITH POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. *TR

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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.

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PURCHASED A USED PROSTAR FROM INTERNATIONAL AND IT HAS BEEN A LEMON. INTERNATIONAL KNOWINGLY SOLD THIS TRUCK WITH THE ENGINE, EXHAUST SYSTEM DEFAULT. EGR AND EGR COOLING SYSTEM CONTINUE TO BREAK DOWN WHEN IN OPERATION CAUSING THE TRUCK TO SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION AND LEAKING FUMES INTO THE CAB. THE TWO TIMES THAT IT HAS SHUT DOWN I WAS TRAVELING IN CITY TRAFFIC, THANK GOD AS I WAS TRAVELING VERY SLOW. GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. *TR

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THERE ARE MORE AFFECTED PARTS THAN THIS ALLOWS ME TO SELECT. DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED. WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY VERY POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AVERAGE MPG AROUND 5.2MPG MANY MANY COOLANT LEAKS FUEL LEAKS OIL LEAKS ENGINE HAS JUST TAKEN OF AND GIVEN A SMALL BOOST IN SPEED WHILE IN PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH AFTER IDLING OVER NIGHT. ELECTRONIC GAUGES NOT WORKING OCCASIONALLY LEVELING VALVE CONSTANTLY LOOSING ADJUSTMENT ON THE SUSPENSION. JACK BREAKS ARE CONSTANTLY NOT WORKING UP TO PAR. GAS PEDDLE EXTREMELY HOT T…

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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.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR PLUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE LOW WATER AND TEMPERATURE RISE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY HOUR, A GALLON OF WATER NEEDED TO BE PLACED INSIDE THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GIBBS TRUCK CENTER-GIBBS IDEALEASE FRESNO (2712 SOUTH 4TH STREET, HWY 99 EXIT 130 JENSEN AVENUE, FRESNO, CA 93725, [phone removed]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT WATER WAS ENTERING THE ENGINE AND THAT THE EGR SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU…

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The contact owns a 2009 International Prostar. The contact stated that the front air conditioner was distributing hot air. While using the defroster, the fuse in the blower motor ignited the dashboard. The fuse panel caught fire. The driver was able to extinguish the fire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was left a voicemail message, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 1,100,000.

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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.

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THERE ARE MORE AFFECTED PARTS THAN THIS ALLOWS ME TO SELECT. DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED. WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY VERY POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AVERAGE MPG AROUND 5.2MPG MANY MANY COOLANT LEAKS FUEL LEAKS OIL LEAKS ENGINE HAS JUST TAKEN OF AND GIVEN A SMALL BOOST IN SPEED WHILE IN PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH AFTER IDLING OVER NIGHT. ELECTRONIC GAUGES NOT WORKING OCCASIONALLY LEVELING VALVE CONSTANTLY LOOSING ADJUSTMENT ON THE SUSPENSION. JACK BREAKS ARE CONSTANTLY NOT WORKING UP TO PAR. GAS PEDDLE EXTREMELY HOT T…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WAS A WIRING ISSUE. LATER, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ASLEEP IN THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN ANKLE FROM JUMPING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND BOTH THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUFFERED FROM SMOKE INHALATION. THE …

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WE HAVE BEEN UNAWARE OF THESE RECALLS, AND AFTER DRIVERS ENDANGERING THEMSELVES AND PUBLIC SAFETY, LOSING TIME, MONEY, AND AFFECTED OUR CARRIER RATING DUE TO UNEXPLAINED LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. WE HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS GETTING TOWED AND USELESS REPAIRS. THE TRUCK HAS SHUT OFF IN MOTION AND WHILE IDLE, FROM HIGHWAYS TO CITY STREETS AND PARKING LOTS

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED UP TO 85 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE BEING DEPRESSED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A BAD VALVE IN THE MOTOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 314,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 317,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

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WHILE DRIVING AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS, CONTACT WITH HIGHWAY EDGE RUMBLE STRIPS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE AND CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

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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.

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WE HAVE BEEN UNAWARE OF THESE RECALLS, AND AFTER DRIVERS ENDANGERING THEMSELVES AND PUBLIC SAFETY, LOSING TIME, MONEY, AND AFFECTED OUR CARRIER RATING DUE TO UNEXPLAINED LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. WE HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS GETTING TOWED AND USELESS REPAIRS. THE TRUCK HAS SHUT OFF IN MOTION AND WHILE IDLE, FROM HIGHWAYS TO CITY STREETS AND PARKING LOTS

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The contact owns a 2011 International Prostar. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle became very unstable and difficult to control. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while driving on poorly paved roads. The contact stated that the failure was due to improperly installed air brake canisters during the manufacturing of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local service center on several occasions for failure but no cause of failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assi…

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THERE ARE MORE AFFECTED PARTS THAN THIS ALLOWS ME TO SELECT. DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED. WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY VERY POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AVERAGE MPG AROUND 5.2MPG MANY MANY COOLANT LEAKS FUEL LEAKS OIL LEAKS ENGINE HAS JUST TAKEN OF AND GIVEN A SMALL BOOST IN SPEED WHILE IN PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH AFTER IDLING OVER NIGHT. ELECTRONIC GAUGES NOT WORKING OCCASIONALLY LEVELING VALVE CONSTANTLY LOOSING ADJUSTMENT ON THE SUSPENSION. JACK BREAKS ARE CONSTANTLY NOT WORKING UP TO PAR. GAS PEDDLE EXTREMELY HOT T…

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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 O…

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2009 INTL PRO STAR STRUCK A GATE WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A U-TURN. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0122-91)*JB UPDATED 05/13/10 *BF

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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

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TRUCK KEEPS SHUTTING DOWN NAVISTAR IS REFUSING TO FIX IT OR TO REPLACE OR BUY IT BACK FOR WHAT I OWE IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR TWO YEARS . THEY HAVE LOST MANY LAW SUITS TO LARGE COMPANIES BUT ATE REFUSING TO HELP THE ONE TRUCK OWNER. THE ISSUE HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING SITTING STILL . JUST WHEN EVER THEY KNOW IT DOES THIS AND JUST REFUSES TO MAKE IT RIGHT. I NEED HELP

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THERE ARE MORE AFFECTED PARTS THAN THIS ALLOWS ME TO SELECT. DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED. WINDOW DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY VERY POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AVERAGE MPG AROUND 5.2MPG MANY MANY COOLANT LEAKS FUEL LEAKS OIL LEAKS ENGINE HAS JUST TAKEN OF AND GIVEN A SMALL BOOST IN SPEED WHILE IN PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH AFTER IDLING OVER NIGHT. ELECTRONIC GAUGES NOT WORKING OCCASIONALLY LEVELING VALVE CONSTANTLY LOOSING ADJUSTMENT ON THE SUSPENSION. JACK BREAKS ARE CONSTANTLY NOT WORKING UP TO PAR. GAS PEDDLE EXTREMELY HOT T…

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I HAVE A 2013 NAVISTAR PROSTAR THAT I'VE HAD TO TAKE INTO THE DEALER FOR VARIOUS REPAIRS. CURRENTLY, I HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE DIESEL EXHAUST ENTERING THE CAB THAT HAS CAUSED MY EYES TO BURN, A LACK OF STRENGTH AND OTHER HEALTH ISSUES THAT ACCORDING TO MY DOCTOR, I SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED. THE DEALER HAS OFFERED LITTLE OR NO ASSISTANCE CLAIMING THEY WILL HAVE TO REMOVE THE CAB TO INSPECT THE EXHAUST. ALSO, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL NOT SLOWING THE TRUCK DOWN WHEN GOING OVER A HILL. I HA…

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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.

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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

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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.

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ENGINE MOUNTED AIR COMPRESSOR FAILED. ONLY 300,000 MILES ON THIS COMMERCIAL TRUCK. SUDDEN AIR LOSE CAUSING AIR BRAKES TO LOCKUP ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. NO WAY TO MOVE TRUCK CAUSING A POSSIBLE REAR END COLLISON. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER NETWORK THIS A VERY COMMON FAILURE AND THEY NO LONGER USE THIS COMPRESSOR. DEALER RECOGNIZED PROBLEM IMMEDIATELY OFFERING A $5000 UPGRADE AT OWNERS EXPENSE. NO RECALLS OFFERED BY NAVISTAR-INTERNATIONAL COMPANY. PLEASE REVIEW FOR PUBLIC SAFETY REASONS.

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