NHTSA vehicle safety data

2009 International Durastar Recalls & Complaints

The 2009 International Durastar has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 International Durastar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2009 International Durastar owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2009 International Durastar, describing incidents dated November 18, 2025.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11700310 · Filed November 19, 2025
The Electronic Control Unit ABS gave false or partial warnings for years without showing up as the problem during four trips to the dealer over a four-year period. The truck would sound alarm, abs and air pressure low warnings. Then go into save mode and would drive slowly until shut down completely…

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Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable

NHTSA #17V792000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported December 11, 2017 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 10,195 vehicles

Repair completion: 26.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 8, 2018 · Vehicles built January 9, 2006 – March 25, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Safety consequence

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

PARK PAWL

NHTSA #11V119000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission — Shift Pattern Indicator · NHTSA notice

Reported February 16, 2011 · NAVISTAR, INC

Potentially affected: 2,101 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 11502 · Owners notified February 25, 2011 · Vehicles built June 5, 2008 – June 29, 2010 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR TRUCKS. THE PARK PAWL IN THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE VEHICLE CAB IS PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING BAR ON THE END OF THE TRANSMISSION'S IDLER SHAFT TO PERMANENTLY PREVENT THE SHAFT FROM MOVING. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

NAVISTAR SAFETY RECALL NO. 11502.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2009 International Durastar. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 International Durastar.

Electrical System; Service Brakes

ODI #11700310

Incident: November 18, 2025 · Filed: November 19, 2025

The Electronic Control Unit ABS gave false or partial warnings for years without showing up as the problem during four trips to the dealer over a four-year period. The truck would sound alarm, abs and air pressure low warnings. Then go into save mode and would drive slowly until shut down completely for a new reboot. Then the truck would operate correctly for some time. Right front caliper would set and drag. I had the truck into the shop over and over. This time I was told the complete brake system would have to be replaced, not the unit, just all four corners of brakes and ABS components. After picking the truck up from the shop and driving 19 miles the truck again displayed the exact same notices. When searching for a used component it was found out that every truck in the wrecking yards throughout the US had the same issue. This truck has low mileage, 77,000. This must be an issue seen over and over since there are no used component were found, I am told this is a $8,000. repair. Truck is presently in Prosser, WA. at the international dealers.

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