CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
- Risk
- Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The connecting rod wrist pin in the engine can crack, which can lead to connecting rod failure. If the rod fails, the engine can shut down while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will install new knock detection software that warns the driver before a connecting rod fails, and will replace connecting rods where needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. You can also contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, referencing recall number 22518.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HV | 2018201920202021 |
|---|---|
| International HX | 201820192020 |
| International LT | 2018201920202021 |
| International RH | 2018201920202021 |