NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 International Lonestar Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 International Lonestar 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 Lonestar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 International Lonestar owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 International Lonestar, describing incidents dated April 27, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10981363 · Filed
BRAKES ARE ENGAGING ON ITS OWN. EVEN WHEN DRIVING AT VERY HIGH SPEEDS. I WAS ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE IN OHIO AND THE TRUCK WAS BRAKING VERY HARD ON ITS ON. HAPPENED ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ON THE SAME DAY
ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems
NHTSA #25V817000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported November 25, 2025 · International Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 678 vehicles
Repair completion: 33.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
International campaign 25525 · Owners notified January 19, 2026
Defect description
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Safety consequence
Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.
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.
Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs
NHTSA #18V588000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice
Reported September 5, 2018 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 26,288 vehicles
Owners notified November 21, 2018 · Vehicles built September 15, 2016 – August 9, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Safety consequence
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on October 11, 2018. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or 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.
Air Dryer Mounting Bracket may Fracture
NHTSA #17V174000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice
Reported March 14, 2017 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 2,786 vehicles
Repair completion: 89.37% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 17502 · Owners notified May 12, 2017 · Vehicles built June 7, 2016 – January 9, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 International LT, 2016-2017 International ProStar, 2017-2018 International LoneStar and International RH heavy diesel trucks. The air dryer mounting bracket may fracture, causing air system leaks or a loss of air pressure to the brake system.
Safety consequence
A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for the recall is 17502.
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.
Battery Cover Latch may Short Against Battery
NHTSA #16V938000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported December 28, 2016 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 294 vehicles
Repair completion: 80.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign 16513 · Owners notified January 27, 2017 · Vehicles built July 12, 2016 – December 6, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, 9900i, and TranStar trucks. The affected vehicles have a metallic battery cover latch that may unlatch and contact the battery jump start stud, causing an electrical short to ground if the jump start stud is not covered.
Safety consequence
An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install a latch stop to prevent the latch from rotating to the unlatched position, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16513.
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.
Defective Engine Control Module may Cause Stall
NHTSA #16V453000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Diesel · NHTSA notice
Reported June 21, 2016 · Navistar, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,191 vehicles
Owners notified July 8, 2016 · Vehicles built March 16, 2016 – April 21, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2017 International ProStar, LoneStar, PayStar, HX, and 9900 trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX15L engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
Safety consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
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.
Other International Lonestar model years
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