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SevereNHTSA·20V494000·Announced 2020-08-20

Navistar Recalls 2020-2021 International HX Trucks for Suspension Screw Defect

Navistar is recalling 2020-2021 International HX trucks because suspension screws may be too short, risking hardware separation and road hazards.

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 structural vehicle defect where suspension hardware may separate, creating road hazards and increasing the risk of a crash and injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 International HX vehicles equipped with SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The recall involves 80 vehicles.

The lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts. These short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower rear pivot cap screws and associated nuts and washers, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2020. 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 HX
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Heavy-Duty Truck
Hazard
Affected units
80

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)

  • HX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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