International recall: Engine
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
What could happen
Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518.
Vehicles covered
- International Hv 2018–2021
- International Hx 2018–2020
- International Lt 2018–2021
- International Rh 2018–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V691000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 15, 2022
- Owners notified
- Nov 14, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7,918
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 22518
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- International recall: Visibility Aug 6, 2026
- International recall: Electrical system Jul 16, 2026
- International recall: Service brakes, air Jun 11, 2026
- International recall: Service brakes, air May 11, 2026
- International recall: Electrical system Nov 25, 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.