International recall: Engine
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) 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, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.
What could happen
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.
Vehicles covered
- International Lonestar 2018–2021
- International Lt 2017–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V079000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 17, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 16, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 27,457
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 21, 2017 to Dec 16, 2020
- Part
- Engine; Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Maker's own recall number
- 21501
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: Electrical system Nov 25, 2025
- International recall: Service brakes, air Oct 31, 2024
- Ic Bus / International recall: Service brakes, air May 25, 2023
- International recall: Exterior lighting May 18, 2023
- Ic Bus / International recall: Electrical system Apr 6, 2023
- International recall: Parking brake Mar 16, 2023
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.