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Safety recall · 21V281000

Engine International recall

Navistar reported this recall to NHTSA on April 22, 2021. It covers about 10,038 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
21V281000
Reported
Apr 22, 2021
Vehicles
10,038
Area
Engine & cooling

The problem

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

The risk

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

The fix

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 for this recall is 21505.

Contacts

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 to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized International dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 21V281000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2019 International LT218C
2020 International LT29B
2021 International LT313C
2019 International RH09C
2020 International RH05B
2021 International RH09C

Questions

Is the 21V281000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Navistar's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 21V281000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 21V281000 announced?

Navistar reported it to NHTSA on April 22, 2021. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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