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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V306000·Announced 2018-05-11

Navistar Recalls 2019 International LT Trucks for Brake Drum Defect

Navistar is recalling 2019 International LT heavy diesel trucks because lightweight brake drums may overheat, crack, or separate, increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to brake failure and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 International LT heavy diesel trucks equipped with feature codes 29WAY, 504312, and 504455. The recall involves 149 vehicles.

The defect involves lightweight brake drums with slack adjusters that may drag against the brakes. This dragging can cause the drums to overheat, potentially resulting in the brake drum cracking, separating from the vehicle, or the brakes becoming inoperative. If the brake drum separates or the brakes become inoperative, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake drums and slack adjusters and replace the brake linings, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2018. 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 — Heavy Diesel Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
149

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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