Recall 11V252 covers 2,543 2011-2012 International commercial trucks with a trailer ABS fault lamp that stays dark. Dealer repair is free.
International is recalling 2,543 2011-2012 Durastar, Paystar, Workstar, Transtar, Lonestar, and Prostar commercial trucks because the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster does not illuminate. A driver can miss a trailer ABS fault, increasing crash risk, and the International dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The trailer ABS fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster is the dashboard light that tells the driver when the trailer anti-lock braking system has a fault. Anti-lock braking helps control wheel lockup during braking. On 2011-2012 International Paystar, Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar, and Transtar trucks in NHTSA campaign 11V252, that lamp is supposed to illuminate when the trailer ABS reports a problem.
The defect is in the brake system electronic control unit, the computer module that reads brake system signals and sends the warning-light command to the cluster. Because of a programming or hardware issue, the cluster does not turn on the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp when it should. The fault is not the lamp bulb alone; the problem is the signal path that tells the driver to look for a trailer ABS issue.
There is no warning sign before failure. The driver is not given the expected dashboard notice that the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp has stopped doing its job.
Who's affected?
Covers 6 International truck models across 2 model years, all tied to the anti-lock brake system (ABS).
| 2011 International Paystar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
|---|---|
| 2012 International Paystar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2011 International Lonestar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2011 International Prostar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2011 International Durastar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2012 International Durastar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2012 International Workstar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2011 International Workstar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2012 International Transtar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2011 International Transtar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2012 International Lonestar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2012 International Prostar | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Units affected | 2,543 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the trailer ABS fault indicator is inoperable, the driver loses a key warning that the trailer ABS has a fault. That missing warning can increase crash risk, including property damage, personal injury, or death. Schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 International Paystar, Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar, or Transtar is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised International dealer about the free brake-system electronic control unit reprogramming or replacement that restores the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 11V252 when you call.
- Call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions before the dealer visit.
- Watch the trailer ABS fault indicator and avoid pulling a trailer until the dealer confirms the brake-system control unit repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
International's source repair says dealers will reprogram the brake system electronic control unit or replace it if needed. That unit controls the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. At the dealer, an International technician connects the truck to service equipment, updates the control unit software, and replaces the unit when the hardware fault requires replacement.
Timeline
| April 19, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V252?
Recall 11V252 covers 2,543 2011-2012 International Paystar, Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar and Transtar commercial trucks with a trailer ABS fault indicator problem. The instrument-cluster lamp does not illuminate when a trailer ABS fault occurs. International dealers will reprogram or replace the brake system electronic control unit for free.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 International Paystar, Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar or Transtar is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 11V252. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer and ask for the brake system electronic control unit repair. Reference recall number 11V252 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. For recall 11V252, an International dealer will reprogram or replace the brake system electronic control unit free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the driver does not get the trailer ABS fault warning from the instrument cluster. That loss of warning can leave a trailer ABS fault unnoticed and increase crash risk. Reference NHTSA campaign 11V252 when discussing the recall with the dealer.
What if I bought this International truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your truck is included, then contact a franchised International dealer and reference recall number 11V252.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V252000 |
|---|---|
| International customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V252 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V252000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →