NHTSA Recall 11V252000: Service brakes, air: control unit/module
NAVISTAR, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,543 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the International Durastar.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V252000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 11505 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Report received | April 19, 2011 |
| Owner notification | May 12, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Navistar safety recall no. 11505.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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V252000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Durastar | 2011, 2012 |
| International Lonestar | 2011, 2012 |
| International Paystar | 2011, 2012 |
| International Prostar | 2011, 2012 |
| International Transtar | 2011, 2012 |
| International Workstar | 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.