NHTSA safety recall

Recall 20V255000 · manufacturer campaign 20504

Engine — International · reported 7 May 2020 · 5,277 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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.

The risk

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
20V255000
Manufacturer campaign
20504
Filed by
Navistar, Inc.
Report received
7 May 2020
Owners notified
8 Jul 2020
Potentially affected
5,277

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2018 International Lt 2019 International Lt 2020 International Lt 2019 International Rh 2020 International Rh

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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