Electronic control unit/bendix
Defect Summary
Navistar is recall certain model year 2011 and 2012 international durastar, paystar, workstar, transtar, lonestar and prostar commercial trucks manufactured from november 5, 2010, through march 10, 2011, for failing to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (abs)." the trailer abs fault indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will not illuminate due to a programming or hardware issue with the brake system electronic control unit.
Safety Consequence
An inoperable trailer abs fault indicator may prevent the driver from being aware of a trailer abs fault condition thereby possibly increasing the risk of a crash potentially resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Navistar will notify owners. dealers will reprogram or replace the brake system electronic control unit free of charge. the safety recall began on may 12, 2011. owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from International Motors, Llc or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 11V252000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V252000?
NHTSA recall 11V252000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on April 19, 2011. It addresses: Electronic control unit/bendix. The recall affects approximately 2,543 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V252000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11505. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.