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INTERNATIONAL 2019-2021: ENGINE

Reported: April 22, 2021 Initiated: April 22, 2021 #21V281000

Product Description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.

Reason for Recall

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.

Hazard

Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update will need to return to the dealer for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number

Details

Recalling Firm
INTERNATIONAL
Distribution
United States

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.. Recalled by INTERNATIONAL.
Why was this product recalled?
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
What should consumers do?
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update will need to return to the dealer for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the NHTSA on April 22, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 21V281000.