repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2012 International DurastarProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2012 International Durastar. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-792 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 11, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 International Durastar has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2012 International Durastar recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Risk. If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Electrical system: software
Risk. If the Engine Warning Protection System is enabled and certain engine faults occur, the emergency vehicle may shutdown (EWPS) hampering rescue operations and…
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no report yet
Visibility
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
no report yet
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, the seat may may come loose resulting in an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.
no report yet
Air: chamber
Risk. If the parking brake does not fully release, the service brakes may lock up without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Supply: check valve
Risk. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE.
no report yet
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE STEERING ARM BOLTS MAY RESULT IN BOLT FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND/OR ARM SEPARATION, THEREBY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING…
no report yet
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A FIRE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
no report yet
Antilock: control unit/module
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…
no report yet
Slack adjusters: automatic
Risk. IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO BREAK, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, REDUCING BRAKING CAPACITY AND,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with International.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Durastar year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Durastar median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 International Durastar, and the recalls they led to.
- Leaking MGM brake chambersLed to recall 13E-012
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