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2011 International Durastar problems

The most common problem on the 2011 International Durastar is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Durastar model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
10
Service bulletins
307
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2011 International Durastar problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls 10

Electrical system: wiringReported June 22, 2015 · 29,182 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 International Durastar trucks manufactured May 13, 2009, to June 24, 2013, 2011-2012 International Workstar trucks manufactured November 30, 2010, to September 26, 2011, and 2010-2014 IC Bus HC transit buses manufactured November 19, 2009, to April 24, 2013. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
Risk
If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will secure the power feed cable so that it cannot contact the cab, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15514.

Recall number 15V394000 · Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motorReported April 22, 2015 · 82,736 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 15V241000 · Recall details

Electrical system: softwareReported February 19, 2014 · 538 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 14V063000 · Recall details

VisibilityReported April 17, 2013 · 14,720 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 13V146000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported January 17, 2013 · 7,657 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 IC Bus brand model 1300FBC, CE, HC, and RE buses; model year 2011-2013 International brand model Durastar, model year 2013 International brand Workstar trucks; model year 2013 Holiday Rambler brand model Ambassador and Endeavor vehicles; and model year 2013 Monaco brand model Diplomat and Knight vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured August 5, 2010 through September 6, 2012 and are equipped with certain 2011-2013 model year I-6 engines with feature codes 12NUK, 12NUL, 12NUM, 12NUN, 12NUP, 12NUR, 12NUS, 12NUT, 12NUU, 12NUV, 12NUX, 12NUY and 12NUZ. The injection pressure regulator (IPR) harness wire may break due to vibrational damage. This could cause an unexpected shut down of the engine.
Risk
An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall began on March 15, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 13V020000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: check valveReported February 13, 2012 · 17,867 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 ic bus ce-c, hc, and international 9400 and certain model year 2011 through 2013 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar, prostar, 9200, and 9800, and certain model year 2013 international 9900, vehicles, manufactured from december 2, 2010, through january 26, 2012, and equipped with bendix atr-6 traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, these bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leakage can lead to air pressure being delivered to affected primary or secondary brakes causing continuous brake application.
Risk
Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. Unexpected continuous brake application can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, the brakes may be applied without illuminating the brake lights, failing to give proper warning to other drivers.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will provide a temporary repair until bendix develops a permanent remedy. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 10, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 12V052000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported June 15, 2011 · 477 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar heavy trucks equipped with engine feature code 12uxj and 12uxh manufactured from january 21, 2010, through april 19, 2011. The battery cable insulation may abrade on the front suspension spring shackle, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk
An electrical short may cause a fire without warning, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a bracket to route the battery cables away from the front suspension spring shackle free of charge. The safety recall began on july 18, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 11V325000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/moduleReported April 19, 2011 · 2,543 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from november 5, 2010, through march 10, 2011, for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (ABS)." the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will not illuminate due to a programming or hardware issue with the brake system electronic control unit.
Risk
An inoperable trailer ABS fault indicator may prevent the driver from being aware of a trailer ABS fault condition thereby possibly increasing the risk of a crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners. Dealers will reprogram or replace the brake system electronic control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on may 12, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 11V252000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automaticReported March 14, 2011 · 33 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar and workstar commercial trucks manufactured from october 19, 2010, and february 3, 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
Risk
If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, reducing braking capacity and, in some cases, causing the vehicle to pull to one side. Reduced braking performance and/or loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the subject slack adjusters free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 1, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1‑800‑448‑7825.

Recall number 11V167000 · Recall details

Power train: manual transmission: shift pattern indicatorReported February 16, 2011 · 2,101 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
This condition may allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and without warning possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
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.

Recall number 11V119000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 International Durastar 307

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 307 bulletins for the 2011 International Durastar

What 2011 International Durastar owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Engine went out after first three months of the brand new truck being bought off the lot. Consistently continuous problems and repairs beyond the warrantee causing loss of work, extensive amount of money on repairs, rental of trucks with loss of money in order to keep customers and a tremendous amount of stress only for the engine to blow again!

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Questions about the 2011 International Durastar

Is the 2011 International Durastar reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 International Durastar, close to a typical Durastar model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 International Durastar?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 International Durastar have?

10 recalls, covering electrical system, visibility and service brakes, air.

Was there a recall on the 2011 International Durastar electrical?

Yes, 4 recalls: 15V394000, 14V063000, 13V020000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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