Does the 2012 International Terrastar have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, electrical system, steering, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2012 International Terrastar recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 International Terrastar?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2012 International Terrastar recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 International Terrastar. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your International been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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2012 International Terrastar recalls, newest first

April 22, 2015NHTSA 15V24100082,736 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor

Summary: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar and WorkStar, 2012-2015 International TerraStar, 2013-2015 International LoneStar and IC Bus HC, and 2014-2015 IC Bus AC vehicles. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.
Consequence: If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on June 18, 2015. A second notification will mailed when parts become available. The recall began on August 6, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15509.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 19, 2014NHTSA 14V063000538 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Software

Summary: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 International DuraStar Trucks and 2012-2014 International TerraStar trucks intended for emergency vehicle operations manufactured from February 25, 2010, through February 18, 2013, and equipped with 2010 MaxxForce 7 V8 diesel engines. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Warning Protection Shutdown (EWPS) was inadvertently re-enabled when the Engine Control Module (ECM) was recalibrated.
Consequence: If the Engine Warning Protection System is enabled and certain engine faults occur, the emergency vehicle may shutdown (EWPS) hampering rescue operations and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the ECM software to ensure that the EWPS is disabled, free of charge. The recall began on March 12, 2014. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-5000. Navistar's recall number for this campaign is 14505.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 17, 2013NHTSA 13V14600014,720 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility

Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 International Lonestar, model year 2012-2013 International Terrastar and model year 2011-2013 International DuraStar, ProStar, TranStar, and WorkStar commercial trucks manufactured from June 1, 2010, through March 7, 2012 and equipped with day cab codes 16CAB, 16030, or 16196 and feature codes 16WCE, 16WCR, 16XWD, 16XWE, 16XWV, 16XXB, 16XXD, 16XXE, 16XXG, or 16XYN sun shades. The sun shade may not be properly secured to the cab roof panel which may result in partial or full separation of the sun shade from the roof panel.
Consequence: If the sun shade separates from the cab roof during vehicle operation, the sudden release of the sun shade could distract the driver increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and strengthen the sun shade mounting, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's campaign number is 13505.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 17, 2012NHTSA 12V170000234 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2012 international terrastar trucks, manufactured from August 23, 2011, through November 16, 2011 and equipped with a sheppard M83 steering gear (feature code 05PSN). The fastener attaching the pitman arm to the steering gear shift may have been over tightened. As a result, the securing bolt may fail and the pitman arm may separate from the steering gear.
Consequence: If this occurs, a loss of steering control could result, increasing the risk of crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Remedy: NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM FASTENERS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL began on ABOUT JUNE 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 18, 2011NHTSA 11V2900003,375 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary: Navistar is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ic AC, be, ce, hc and international 4300, and terrastar commercial trucks manufactured from February 25, 2010, through April 4, 2011, and 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 possibly resulting in engine hard start, no start, or stall conditions.
Consequence: Engine stall on the roadway increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the return fuel valve cap free of charge. The safety recall began on July 18, 2011. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 International Terrastar with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

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Questions

Does the 2012 International Terrastar have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, electrical system, steering, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 International Terrastar recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 International Terrastar?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.