CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International HX and LT trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Wabco 37.4 air compressor. The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines (fuel lines) and the heat generated from the air compressor discharge line may cause heat damage to the fuel lines.
- Risk
- Continued heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the fuel lines to rupture, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the straight fitting on the air compressor discharge line and the discharge line with a 45-degree fitting and a redesigned discharge line, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18511.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The air compressor discharge line on these trucks may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines. Heat from the compressor line can damage the fuel lines over time.
Continued heat damage could cause a fuel line to rupture, leading to a fuel leak and an increased risk of fire.
Owners will be notified. Dealers will replace the straight fitting on the air compressor discharge line and the discharge line itself with a 45-degree fitting and a redesigned line, free of charge. You can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 (recall number 18511), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HX | 20182019 |
|---|---|
| International LT | 20182019 |