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International LT Recall 22V546: Hot Battery Cables Can Separate, Causing Stalls

NHTSA campaign 22V546, reported July 28, 2022, 8,483 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain International LT and LoneStar trucks may have battery ground cables that become excessively hot. In some cases, a battery post can separate from the battery. Hot cables can cause personal injury during battery maintenance, and a separated battery post can stop the engine without warning, raising the risk of a crash.

The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables and relocate the alternator ground to the starter. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. You can also contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, referencing recall number 22516. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V546Navistar, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
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.
Risk
Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22516.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

International Lonestar2018201920202021
International LT201620172018201920202021