International · 2008–2023

International Lonestar

The International LoneStar (also stylized as International Lonestar) is a model line of conventional-cab trucks that was produced by Navistar International from the 2009 to the 2024 model years. It was the company's largest on-highway truck and marketed as its flagship model, slotted above the International LT (formerly the International ProStar). Unveiled at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, the Lonestar is the largest road vehicle ever introduced at the event. Despite its name, the truck has no relation to Texas, which is nicknamed the "Lone Star State" for the single star on its flag. The Lonestar is a semitractor configured primarily for highway applications, and shares its cab with the LT/ProStar. Through special order, the model line was also offered for certain vocational applications, including heavy-duty towing or dump truck use. At the time of its launch, all Lonestars were assembled by Navistar in Chatham, Ontario. Following the 2009 closure of that facility, Navistar shifted assembly of the Lonestar to its facilities in Springfield, Ohio and Escobedo, Mexico, where it was produced alongside the Prostar, Transtar, Durastar, and Workstar. In 2013, full right hand drive conversion LoneStars were being assembled in Tauranga, New Zealand. At the time, that was the only market where the LoneStar was sold outside of North America. In December 2023, the 7,077th and final Lonestar was manufactured, and delivered to a Canadian carrier that had participated in the original development of the vehicle.

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Model years

Generations & variants

International Lonestar

2008–2023

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US safety recalls

• 25V817000 2025-11-25 · model years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

  Remedy: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's…

• 24V818000 2024-10-31 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

  International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or…

  Remedy: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825.…

• 23V370000 2023-05-25 · model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the…

  Remedy: Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may…

• 23V353000 2023-05-18 · model years 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018…

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number…

• 23V248000 2023-04-06 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2017 International TranStar, 2017-2019 International ProStar, International LoneStar, 2017-2020 International DuraStar, WorkStar, and 2018-2019 IC Bus HC Commercial buses. The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) blower motor circuit may have an…

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor load circuit wiring terminal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at…

• 23V171000 2023-03-16 · model years 2023 PARKING BRAKE

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International HV, HX, LT, RH, and Lonestar vehicles. The Intellipark Tractor Park Valve Module (PVM) may intermittently become stuck in the un-parked position and fail to move into the park position when the park switch is activated.

  Remedy: Bendix will replace the Intellipark PVM. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23508.

• 22V869000 2022-11-23 · model years 2023 STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825.…

• 22V609000 2022-08-10 · model years 2023 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International LT, International Lonestar, International MV, International HV, International HX, and IC Bus TC Commercial buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.

  Remedy: Cummins will replace the ECM. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

• 22V546000 2022-07-28 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may…

• 22V428000 2022-06-16 · model years 2022, 2023 STEERING

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 International HX, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, RH, IC TC Commercial Bus, and 2022 International WorkStar vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become…

• 21V079000 2021-02-17 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.

  Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for…

• 18V826000 2018-11-21 · model years 2018, 2019 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

  Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in…

  Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM), free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.…

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Sources

• Wikidata / Wikipedia profiles — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/cars/Q6051791CC0 / CC BY-SA 4.0
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_LoneStarCC BY-SA 4.0 · Intro text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1369628542 · retrieved 2026-10-03
• NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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