International recall: Engine
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
What could happen
Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update will need to return to the dealer for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21505.
Vehicles covered
- International Lt 2019–2021
- International Rh 2019–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V281000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 22, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 11, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,038
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 21505
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.