- Component
- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recall certain 2020-2021 International HX vehicles equipped with SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle that may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
- Risk
- The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower rear pivot cap screws and associated nuts and washers, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20507.
- 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
Some lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle may be too short to fully engage the locking feature of their nuts. Over time, the hardware can come loose from the suspension system and fall onto the road, becoming a hazard to other drivers.
Loose or separated suspension hardware increases the risk of a crash and/or injury. If you own a vehicle covered by this recall, Navistar will notify you, and an authorized dealer will replace all of the lower rear pivot cap screws along with the associated nuts and washers at no cost to you. The recall began October 8, 2020. You can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 20507.
You should also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this or any other safety recall applies to your truck.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HX | 20202021 |
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