The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V199000·Announced 2018-03-29

Navistar Recalls 2018-2019 International LT Trucks for Fuel Leak Risk

Navistar is recalling 2018-2019 International LT trucks because a fender splash panel may rub against the fuel line, causing a leak that could lead to fire or crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that can lead to fire or crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire risk.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 International LT trucks. The recall addresses a defect where the fender splash panel may rub against the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel/water separator when the hood is closed. This abrasion can damage the fitting and result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, fuel leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on May 14, 2018.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will trim the splash panel and replace the fuel/water inlet line if it is damaged, free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL LT
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
527

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 (1)

  • LT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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