CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail.
- Risk
- Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20504.
- 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 wrist pin bushing in the engine connecting rod may fail on certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. If the connecting rod fails, the engine can shut down unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will notify owners, and dealers will install a detection system that warns the driver before a connecting rod failure occurs. Engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired free of charge at an authorized dealer.
If you own one of these trucks, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, referencing recall number 20504.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International LT | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| International RH | 20192020 |