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2016 International Workstar Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2016 International Workstar, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2016 International Workstar

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 20V810000 Reported 17,213 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International MV, 2020-2021 International HV, 2014-2020 International DuraStar and 2015-2018 International WorkStar vehicles. When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is still in the drive or reverse position and the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the parameters in the Cummins ECM for feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU that enables the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners…

  2. Tie rod assembly (steering) and steering

    NHTSA 17V575000 Reported 1,175 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, LoneStar, ProStar, TerraStar, TranStar, WorkStar, 9900i, and IC Bus HC vehicles equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar…

  3. Axle assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 15V254000 Reported 4 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 International PayStar trucks manufactured January 19, 2015, to January 20, 2015, and 2016 International WorkStar trucks manufactured on January 19, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with Meritor MT-40-14X rear drive axles that may circulate an inadequate amount of…

    Remedy: Navistar has already repaired the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall was completed in April 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

  4. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 15V165000 Reported 2,222 vehicles potentially affected Navistar, Inc.

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 International 9900, DuraStar, LoneStar, PayStar, ProStar, WorkStar and 2015 International TranStar and IC Bus CE vehicles equipped with a Haldex air braking system. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal…

    Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's…

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 International Workstar have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Compare International Workstar model years

Recall and complaint counts for every International Workstar model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2010 International Workstar20
2011 International Workstar80
2012 International Workstar140
2013 International Workstar130
2014 International Workstar40
2015 International Workstar50
2016 International Workstar41
2017 International Workstar50
2018 International Workstar90
2019 International Workstar100
2020 International Workstar40
2022 International Workstar10

Checking a specific 2016 International Workstar

How do I know if my 2016 International Workstar has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2016 International Workstar; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised International dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V165000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other International models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.