RECALLS — INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR
International Terrastar recalls
International Terrastar model years 2011–2017 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
07- Steering#2017456
181 units affected
On certain vehicles, the castellated nut and cotter pin on the steer axle may not have been tightened to specification. This could cause the tie rod to become loose in the steer axle, which would result in audible noise and/or looseness in steering. If the vehicle were continued to be operated in this condition, the tie rod could disconnect from the knuckle, resulting in a complete loss of control of a vehicle wheel, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nuts on the tie rod, and replace the tie rod stud and knuckle as necessary.
- Brakes#2016110
207 units affected
On certain vehicles, the metal connecting clip that attaches the hand operated parking brake actuator cable to the intermediate parking brake may have been produced at the lower end of the hardness specification during manufacturing, and could fail. Unintended release of the parking brake without warning may result in the vehicle potentially rolling away, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the hand parking brake cable connector clips with properly heat treated brake cable clips and ensure the parking brake is adjusted to specification.
- Electrical#2015171
8,552 units affected
On certain vehicles, a double battery (24 volt) jump start or electrical load dump could result in an overvoltage condition of the linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the heater/air conditioning blower motor speed. If this were to occur, this overvoltage condition could lead to the LPM overheating, causing smoke, and increase the risk of fire, which could result in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded design.
- Engine#2014047
47 units affected
Certain vehicles destined for emergency vehicle applications and equipped with Maxxforce 7 V8 diesel engines may have been configured inappropriately. Software intended to protect the engine may not have been permanently disabled at time of manufacture and could be inadvertently re-enabled through servicing. Under certain conditions, unintended engine power de-rating and/or shutdown could emergency response operations and put the public at risk. Correction: Dealers will update engine software to disable engine shutdown protocols.
- Structure#2013122
3,991 units affected
On certain trucks, the sunshade (an exterior visor mounted above the windshield) may not have been fastened to the cab roof correctly during the manufacturing process. A sunshade separating from the vehicle could strike another vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, secure the sunshade mounts.
- Steering#2012131
86 units affected
On certain trucks, the fastener that attaches the pitman arm to the right side steering gear may have been tightened beyond its specified torque. An over torque condition may result in bolt fatigue and/or fracture of the fastener and allow the pitman arm to separate from the steering gear resulting in a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the pitman arm fastener.
- Fuel System#2011202
549 units affected
On certain vehicles equipped with a MaxxForce 7 engine, a cap on the return fuel valve may fall off, allowing air to be drawn into the fuel system. This could result in engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions. Lost vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the return fuel valve assembly.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada