The worst 2017 International Transtar problems
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Recalls 2
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 23V248000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short to ground increases the risk of a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 16V938000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 International Transtar 177
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article provides guidance to dealership personnel, Technical Services personnel, Dealer Service...
- This article only applies to Models w/ 0016UZL Built Between 06/23/2014 – 05/11/2020 OR Models w/ 0016UZL...
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change...
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle...
- This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations...
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of...
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Is the 2017 International Transtar reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 International Transtar.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 International Transtar?
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How many recalls does the 2017 International Transtar have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system.
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