2017 International Transtar recalls and problems

The 2017 International Transtar has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2017 compares

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2recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Apr 6, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V248000 · 42,054 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System

Dec 28, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V938000 · 294 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2017 vs. other International Transtar years

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Questions

Does the 2017 International Transtar have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2017 International Transtar, the latest from Apr 6, 2023 (electrical system). 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 2017 International Transtar?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 International Transtar.