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2012 International Terrastar recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 International Terrastar, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordApril 22, 2015report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2012 International Terrastar recall campaigns

The 2012 International Terrastar report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 15V241000 dated April 22, 2015.
Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
April 22, 2015
Potential units
82,736campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

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.

Owner notification: August 6, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 14V063000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
February 19, 2014
Potential units
538campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International DuraStar Trucks and 2012-2014 International TerraStar trucks intended for emergency vehicle operations manufactured from February 25, 2010, through February 18, 2013, and equipped with 2010 MaxxForce 7 V8 diesel engines. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Warning Protection Shutdown (EWPS) was inadvertently re-enabled when the Engine Control Module (ECM) was recalibrated.

Why it matters: If the Engine Warning Protection System is enabled and certain engine faults occur, the emergency vehicle may shutdown (EWPS) hampering rescue operations and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the ECM software to ensure that the EWPS is disabled, free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-5000. Navistar's recall number for this campaign is 14505.

Owner notification: March 12, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
April 17, 2013
Potential units
14,720campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 International Lonestar, model year 2012-2013 International Terrastar and model year 2011-2013 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks manufactured from June 1, 2010, through March 7, 2012 and equipped with day cab codes 16CAB, 16030, or 16196 and feature codes 16WCE, 16WCR, 16XWD, 16XWE, 16XWV, 16XXB, 16XXD, 16XXE, 16XXG, or 16XYN sun shades. The sun shade may not be properly secured to the cab roof panel which may result in partial or full separation of the sun shade from the roof panel.

Why it matters: If the sun shade separates from the cab roof during vehicle operation, the sudden release of the sun shade could distract the driver increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and strengthen the sun shade mounting, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's campaign number is 13505.

Owner notification: September 10, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V170000

Component
STEERING
Report received
April 17, 2012
Potential units
234campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international terrastar trucks, manufactured from august 23, 2011, through november 16, 2011 and equipped with a sheppard m83 steering gear (feature code 05psn). the fastener attaching the pitman arm to the steering gear shift may have been over tightened. as a result, the securing bolt may fail and the pitman arm may separate from the steering gear.

Why it matters: If this occurs, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Remedy

NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM FASTENERS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL began on ABOUT JUNE 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

Owner notification: June 12, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 11V290000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
May 18, 2011
Potential units
3,375campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic ac, be, ce, hc and international 4300, and terrastar commercial trucks manufactured from february 25, 2010, through april 4, 2011, and equipped with a maxxforce 7 engine. a cap on the return fuel valve may fall off allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system possibly resulting in engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions.

Why it matters: Engine stall on the roadway increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the return fuel valve cap free of charge. the safety recall began on july 18, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

Owner notification: July 18, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2012 International Terrastar?

The most frequent component groups in 2012 International Terrastar campaign records are Visibility (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Steering (1), Electrical System (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Visibility2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Steering1
Electrical System1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2012 International Terrastar compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 3 model-year reports for the International Terrastar, spanning 2012–2014; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete International Terrastar model history →