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2015 International Terrastar Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 International Terrastar 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 2015 International Terrastar. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 International Terrastar owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 International Terrastar, describing incidents dated December 1, 2016.

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Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10947620 · Filed January 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE PEDAL, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND, AT TIMES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT…

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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 February 1, 2013 – March 21, 2014 (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.

Linear Power Module may Fail

NHTSA #15V241000 · Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System — Fan/Motor · NHTSA notice

Reported April 22, 2015 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 82,736 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15509 · Owners notified August 6, 2015 · Vehicles built November 10, 2010 – March 10, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.

Safety consequence

If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509.

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 2015 International Terrastar. 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 2015 International Terrastar.

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10947620

Incident: December 1, 2016 · Filed: January 25, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO MANEUVER THE PEDAL, TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON AND, AT TIMES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Other International Terrastar model years

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