The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V281000·Announced 2021-04-22

International RH and LT trucks recalled for engine connecting rod failure

Navistar is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks due to wrist pin cracks that can cause connecting rod failure and engine stalls. Affected owners should contact their dealer for free repair.

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: This is a structural vehicle engine defect with serious potential consequences (engine stalls that increase crash risk), but no reported injuries or crashes. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score as High.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin in the engine may crack and cause connecting rod failure.

Connecting rod failure may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. This defect affects approximately 10,038 vehicles.

Navistar will provide owners with a software detection system that warns drivers before engine connecting rod failure occurs. Engines with defective connecting rods will be repaired free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021.

Affected owners should contact a dealer to schedule service, or call Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Owners may 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.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL LT, RH
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck Engine
Hazard
Affected units
10,038

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
  • RH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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