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NHTSA Recall 21V227000: Service brakes, air

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 845 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International Hv.

845
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2021
owners notified (May 28)
NHTSA campaign21V227000
Manufacturer campaign21503
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report receivedApril 1, 2021
Owner notificationMay 28, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT, RH, MV, and HV vehicles equipped with Bendix pressure switches. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety risk

Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21503.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V227000

Make and modelModel years
International Hv2021
International LT2021
International Mv2021
International Rh2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.