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International LT Recall 18V826: Clutch Failure Can Cause Unintended Vehicle Movement

NHTSA campaign 18V826, reported November 21, 2018, 21,740 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain heavy-duty trucks with Eaton ECA clutches may have an internal clutch component that can fail. If it does, the vehicle may move unintentionally, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by mail. Authorized dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM) at no cost to you. You can also contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 18518. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free repair as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V826Navistar, Inc.
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Problem
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 unintended vehicle movement.
Risk
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Navistar's number for this recall is 18518.
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.

Affected vehicles

International HV2019
International HX20182019
International Lonestar20182019
International LT20182019
International MV2019
International Prostar20182019
International RH20182019
International Transtar2018
International Workstar20182019