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Campaign 13V146 Posted April 17, 2013 14,720 units

2011-2013 International Trucks Recall 13V146: Sun Shade

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V146 covers 14,720 2011-2013 International Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar, Transtar, and Terrastar trucks for loose sun shades. Repair is free at franchised International dealers.

International is recalling 14,720 2011-2013 Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar, Transtar, and Terrastar commercial trucks because the exterior sun shade was not properly secured to the cab roof. If it separates while driving, the sudden release can distract the driver and increase crash risk; the International dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The sun shade on these 2011-2013 International Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar, Transtar, and Terrastar day cab trucks is the exterior visor mounted above the windshield. Its normal job is to shade the windshield area and stay fixed to the cab roof panel while the truck moves, vibrates, and sits in weather. That mounting matters because the shade is a body panel exposed to airflow and road vibration.

On affected trucks, the sun shade was not properly secured to the cab roof panel. The attachment can loosen enough for the shade to separate partly from the roof, or detach fully from the cab. Once that happens, the part is no longer held in its designed position above the windshield.

There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver should not count on a rattle, gap, or visible looseness before the sun shade separates.

Who's affected?

Covers six International truck models across the 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years, all tied to the same visibility component.

2011 International Lonestar visibility component
2011 International Prostar visibility component
2011 International Durastar visibility component
2012 International Durastar visibility component
2012 International Workstar visibility component
Units affected14,720

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

A sun shade that separates from the cab roof during driving can release suddenly and distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Drive cautiously and arrange dealer inspection promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2013 International Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar, Transtar, or Terrastar is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised International dealer and ask whether the free sun-shade mounting inspection and strengthening repair is open for your VIN.
  3. Bring the recall notice if International mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V146 when you call.
  4. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop using the truck if the sun shade feels loose or starts separating from the cab roof.

What happens at the repair

The remedy listed for campaign 13V146 is an International dealer inspection of the sun shade mounting. If the mounting is not secure, the technician strengthens the attachment at the cab roof panel so the sun shade stays fixed to the truck. The source record says this work is free of charge. Because the remedy status is not listed in the input, confirm availability with an International dealer before arranging service.

Timeline

April 17, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
September 10, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V146?

Recall 13V146 covers 14,720 2011-2013 International Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar, Transtar, and Terrastar commercial trucks with sun shades that are not secured correctly to the cab roof panel. International dealers will inspect and strengthen the sun shade mounting for free.

What should I do if my 2011-2013 International Lonestar, Prostar, Durastar, Workstar, Transtar, or Terrastar is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V146. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the sun shade inspection and mounting reinforcement. Reference recall number 13V146 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. International dealers will inspect the sun shade mounting and strengthen it free of charge for trucks included in recall 13V146.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is driver distraction from a sun shade separating during vehicle operation. If the sun shade partially or fully separates from the cab roof, the sudden release can distract the driver and increase crash risk. The dealer repair secures the sun shade mounting.

What if I bought this International truck used?

The free 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 13V146 when you schedule the repair.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V146000
International customer service1-800-448-7825
NHTSA recall #13V146
NHTSA recall # (full)13V146000

Source documents

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 →