2009 International Durastar recalls and problems

The 2009 International Durastar has 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2009 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 Durastar model years — the most of any year.

2recalls

1complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Equipment

Dec 11, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V792000 · 10,195 vehicles

Problem: 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

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Power Train

Feb 16, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V119000 · 2,101 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy & notes

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.

Navistar safety recall no. 11502.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1

Service Brakes1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2009 vs. other International Durastar years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 International Durastar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2009 International Durastar, the latest from Dec 11, 2017 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 International Durastar?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.