2013 International WorkstarProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2013 International Workstar. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-807 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 International Workstar 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.

13 recalls

2013 International Workstar 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.

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 →

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 →

62%repaired · 2016 Q1

Exterior lighting: headlights

Recall 14V-807 · Dec 22, 2014 · 498 vehicles · 308 repaired

Risk. Reduced light output may impair the driver's vision, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

94%repaired · 2015 Q3

Disc: caliper

Recall 14V-201 · Apr 17, 2014 · 297 vehicles · 279 repaired

Risk. If the air disk brake caliper has loose or missing bolts, the air disk brake caliper may come loose from the mounting plate causing the vehicle to pull left or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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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 →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 14V-042 · Feb 7, 2014 · 114 vehicles

Risk. The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility

Recall 13V-146 · Apr 17, 2013 · 14,720 vehicles

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…

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

Service brakes, air: disc

Recall 12V-403 · Aug 14, 2012 · 956 vehicles

Risk. An unexpected pull condition during braking application or an unexpected increase in stopping distance, increases the risk of a crash, leading to property…

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

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 12V-114 · Mar 22, 2012 · 286 vehicles

Risk. A DRIVER'S REDUCED VISIBILITY OR THE TRUCK’S REDUCED VISIBILITY DUE TO INADEQUATE HEADLIGHT WATTAGE, MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 Workstar 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 Workstar median. How we score

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