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NHTSA Recall 21V281000: Engine

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,038 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the International LT.

10,038
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (June 11)
NHTSA campaign21V281000
Manufacturer campaign21505
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedApril 22, 2021
Owner notificationJune 11, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.

Safety risk

Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 21V281000

Make and modelModel years
International LT2019, 2020, 2021
International Rh2019, 2020, 2021

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.