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2017 International Durastar Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 International Durastar has 6 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 2017 International Durastar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 International Durastar owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 International Durastar, describing incidents dated October 27, 2021.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11449955 · Filed February 2, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 International 4300 company trailer. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a road barrier and the air bags failed to respond. The contact did not provide further information. The contact did not know whether there was a…

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HVAC Blower Motor Circuit May Overheat

NHTSA #23V248000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice

Reported April 6, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 42,054 vehicles

Repair completion: 62.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23510 · Owners notified June 5, 2023

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 International TranStar, 2017-2019 International ProStar, International LoneStar, 2017-2020 International DuraStar, WorkStar, and 2018-2019 IC Bus HC Commercial buses. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may have an insufficient wiring terminal that can overheat.

Safety consequence

An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor load circuit wiring terminal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23510.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Engine may Rev and Overcome Parking Brake

NHTSA #20V810000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM) — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2020 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 17,213 vehicles

Repair completion: 61.81% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20510 · Owners notified February 17, 2021

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International MV, 2020-2021 International HV, 2014-2020 International DuraStar and 2015-2018 International WorkStar vehicles. When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is still in the drive or reverse position and the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine may rev and overcome the parking brake's ability to keep the vehicle from moving.

Safety consequence

Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the parameters in the Cummins ECM for feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU that enables the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20510.

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.

Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA #20V219000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Pre-Heater · NHTSA notice

Reported April 17, 2020 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 27,421 vehicles

Owners notified May 28, 2020

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.

Safety consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.

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.

Engine Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA #19V216000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Pre-Heater · NHTSA notice

Reported March 20, 2019 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 23,122 vehicles

Owners notified May 2, 2019 · Vehicles built May 25, 2016 – March 5, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar, 2018-2020 IC Bus CECB, International HV and MV, 2018-2019 IC Bus 1300 FBC and HCCB, and 2019-2020 IC Bus TCCB vehicles equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.

Safety consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Cummins will notify the affected Navistar owners. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

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.

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 April 2, 2015 – April 11, 2017 (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.

Parking Brake Connecting Cable Clips may Fail

NHTSA #16V141000 · Parking Brake — Conventional — Mechanical — Linkage and Cable · NHTSA notice

Reported March 8, 2016 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,747 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 16504 · Owners notified May 3, 2016 · Vehicles built January 28, 2015 – February 4, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International 1300 trucks manufactured February 26, 2015, to May 12, 2015, 2016-2017 International DuraStar trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 4, 2016, International TerraStar trucks manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 1, 2016, and 2016 IC AC transit buses manufactured January 28, 2015, to February 2, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake cable may fail.

Safety consequence

If the parking brake cable connection fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hand parking brake cable connector clips, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16504.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 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 2017 International Durastar.

Air Bags

ODI #11449955

Crash 1 injury

Incident: October 27, 2021 · Filed: February 2, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 International 4300 company trailer. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into a road barrier and the air bags failed to respond. The contact did not provide further information. The contact did not know whether there was a warning light illuminated. The driver was able to exit the vehicle with the assistance of nearby drivers. The driver was transported to the hospital by emergency services. The driver sustained neck, back, shoulder, and hip injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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