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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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