Recall 12V196000: 2010–2013 International Workstar and 2 other models
- Report received
- May 2, 2012
- Manufacturer
- NAVISTAR, INC
- Potentially affected
- 19,264vehicles
- Model years
- 2010–2013
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 paystar, workstar, transtar, and prostar, and model year 2012 and 2013 lonestar commercial trucks manufactured from june 1, 2009, through april 4, 2012, equipped with a maxxforce 11 or 13 engine (feature code 12uxj or 12uxh) and with bosch alternator feature codes 08ggn, 08ggr, 08ghg, or 08ghh. The alternator cable may rub on the high pressure power steering hose, possibly chafing its insulation and causing an electrical short.
Possible consequence
An electrical short may cause a vehicle fire possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy
Navistar will install a standoff bracket and improve harness routing to better route the alternator wires away from the power steering hose. The safety recall began on july 16, 2012. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 International Lonestar0 complaints
- 2013 International Lonestar0 complaints
- 2010 International Prostar7 complaints
- 2011 International Prostar4 complaints
- 2012 International Prostar6 complaints
- 2013 International Prostar8 complaints
- 2010 International Workstar0 complaints
- 2011 International Workstar0 complaints
- 2012 International Workstar0 complaints
- 2013 International Workstar0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.