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NHTSA Recall 22V691000: Engine

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,918 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International Hv.

7,918
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2022
owners notified (November 14)
NHTSA campaign22V691000
Manufacturer campaign22518
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedSeptember 15, 2022
Owner notificationNovember 14, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V691000

Make and modelModel years
International Hv2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
International Hx2018, 2019, 2020
International LT2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
International Rh2018, 2019, 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.