The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V079000·Announced 2021-02-17

International LoneStar and LT battery cable defect increases crash risk

Navistar is recalling certain 2017-2021 International LoneStar and LT vehicles because the battery ground cable may break, causing unintended engine shutdown and increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

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 defect poses a clear risk of harm—battery ground cable breakage causes unintended engine shutdown, increasing crash risk. No injuries or deaths are reported in the source. This fits the criterion for Score 3: risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break.

When the battery ground cable breaks, it can result in a loss of electrical power and cause the engine to shut down without warning. An unexpected engine shutdown while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Approximately 27,457 units are affected. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their Navistar dealer or Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule the repair.

Dealers will replace the battery ground cable at no charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners can 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 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL LT, LONESTAR
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
27,457

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
  • LONESTAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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