International recall: Engine
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail.
What could happen
Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20504.
Vehicles covered
- International Lt 2018–2020
- International Rh 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V255000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,277
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 20504
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- International recall: Visibility Aug 6, 2026
- International recall: Electrical system Nov 25, 2025
- International recall: Service brakes, air Nov 20, 2025
- International recall: Service brakes, air Nov 13, 2025
- International recall: Service brakes, air Aug 5, 2025
- International recall: Visibility Apr 24, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.