2013 International LonestarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 International Lonestar. It is covered by 10 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-607 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 International Lonestar has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

10 recalls

2013 International Lonestar 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.

28%repaired · 2026 Q1

Exterior lighting: back up lights

Recall 23V-353 · May 18, 2023 · 32,880 vehicles · 9,362 repaired

Risk. Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2017 Q2

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 15V-776 · Nov 20, 2015 · 15,730 vehicles · 11,991 repaired

Risk. A high engine idle may make downshifting the transmission difficult and the engine brake may be disabled.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

27%repaired · 2017 Q1

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 15V-607 · Sep 29, 2015 · 3,776 vehicles · 1,014 repaired

Risk. If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2016 Q4

Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Recall 15V-241 · Apr 22, 2015 · 82,736 vehicles · 65,775 repaired

Risk. If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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75%repaired · 2016 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 14V-688 · Oct 31, 2014 · 18,798 vehicles · 14,119 repaired

Risk. An increase in resistance and heating at the connectors could cause a vehicle fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2015 Q2

Service brakes

Recall 14V-064 · Feb 20, 2014 · 1,196 vehicles · 1,050 repaired

Risk. S-cam bracket fractures may result in an inoperative brake on the affected wheel.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2015 Q1

Equipment

Recall 13V-439 · Sep 18, 2013 · 16,107 vehicles · 14,808 repaired

Risk. Because of the improper orientation, in the event of an air leakage at the isolation/vent valve, the 5th wheel jaw may release, unexpectedly releasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering

Recall 12V-507 · Oct 17, 2012 · 10,046 vehicles

Risk. A steering wheel with an incomplete weld may separate from the steering wheel mounting hub, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 12V-196 · May 2, 2012 · 19,264 vehicles

Risk. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: check valve

Recall 12V-052 · Feb 13, 2012 · 17,867 vehicles

Risk. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2013 vs. every other Lonestar 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 Lonestar median. How we score

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