INTERNATIONAL 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
NAVISTAR, INC is recalling certain 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR vehicles due to electronic stability control (esc) issues. IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2012 INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR COMMERCIAL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 22, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH FEATURE CODE 04AZX MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) UNITS. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ESC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026