The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V406000·Announced 2017-08-14

2018 International LT and HX Trucks Recalled for Fuel Pump Defect

Navistar is recalling 2018 International LT and HX trucks because a fuel pump gear may slip, causing engine stalls that increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 International LT and HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel pump where the drive gear could slip on its drive shaft. This malfunction can cause a loss of fuel pump function, resulting in an engine stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Cummins has notified the owners of the affected vehicles.

Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL LT, HX
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
224

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LT
  • HX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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