International Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 18 safety recalls made by International Motors, LLC in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 18520)

False Brake Light Warning

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. The brake pressure switch on these buses may become stuck possibly resulting in a false fault code and brake warning light on the instrument cluster.
NHTSA ID: 18V902000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 475
Consequence Summary:
A false code or a brake warning light may lead a driver to immediately pull over to transfer passengers to another bus, which can increase the risk of injury. Additionally, if the driver is aware that the warning is false, they may continue to use the bus, and in the event of an actual brake system problem, the driver will not be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any switch found from the suspect lot, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18520.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.42
November 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 18518)

Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
NHTSA ID: 18V826000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 21,740
Consequence Summary:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM), free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18518.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.35
November 20, 2018
(Campaign #: 18517)

Improperly Routed Brake Air Line Tube

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with feature code 04AZS (4-channel Antilock Brakes, 4-channel Electronic Stability and Automatic Traction Control. The brake air line tube to the left brake modulator valve may have been improperly routed, possibly resulting in the line kinking, causing the vehicle to vehicle to pull to the right when braking or preventing the anti-lock brakes from functioning properly.
NHTSA ID: 18V821000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 187
Consequence Summary:
A vehicle pulling to the right during braking or improper ABS function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the air line tube and replace any kinked tube, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18517.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.75
September 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 18514)

Trailer Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International MV and 2018-2019 International HV trucks equipped with option for combined trailer stop and turn lights. When a trailer is connected to one of the affected vehicles, the trailer brake lights may not illuminate when the truck's brakes are used.
NHTSA ID: 18V644000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 607
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer brake lights fail to illuminate, other drivers may not be warned of the vehicle slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the trailer brake light circuits from the trailer turn signal circuits to the vehicle brake light circuits, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18514.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.34
September 7, 2018
(Campaign #: 18512)

Improperly Crimped Brake Chamber

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HX, DuraStar, WorkStar, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, and RH vehicles, and IC Bus HC, CE, and RE vehicles equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section.
NHTSA ID: 18V597000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,089
Consequence Summary:
An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assemblies from the suspected lot, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18512.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.68
September 7, 2018
(Campaign #: 18513)

Improperly Crimped Brake Chamber

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 IC Bus CE and RE school buses equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section.
NHTSA ID: 18V598000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 777
Consequence Summary:
If there is an air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber, it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18513.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.75
September 5, 2018
(Campaign #: None)

Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
NHTSA ID: 18V588000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 26,288
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on October 11, 2018. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 24, 2018
(Campaign #: None)

Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2019 IC Bus CE school buses, equipped with certain S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheelchair Lifts, models K200, K201, K550, K551, S200, S2201, S550 and S551. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
NHTSA ID: 18V563000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 631
Consequence Summary:
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and IC Bus or Ricon dealers will replace the injection molded cam with an aluminum machined cam, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 18, 2018
(Campaign #: 18511)

Fuel Line Damage Causing Fuel Leak

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International HX and LT trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Wabco 37.4 air compressor. The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines (fuel lines) and the heat generated from the air compressor discharge line may cause heat damage to the fuel lines.
NHTSA ID: 18V412000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
Continued heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the fuel lines to rupture, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the straight fitting on the air compressor discharge line and the discharge line with a 45-degree fitting and a redesigned discharge line, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18511.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 78.95
May 15, 2018
(Campaign #: 18508)

Emergency Window Mechanism may be Stiff/FMVSS 217

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 IC Bus CE and 2019 IC Bus RE school buses. The release mechanism on the emergency windows may be difficult to open in an emergency situation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 18V315000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 7,859
Consequence Summary:
If extra force is needed to pull the release handle, exit of the vehicle may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will apply dry lubricant to the latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18508.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.35
May 15, 2018
(Campaign #: 18509)

Emergency Window Mechanism may be Stiff/FMVSS 217

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018 IC Bus CE transit buses. The release mechanism on the emergency windows may be difficult to open in an emergency situation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 18V316000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
If extra force is needed to pull the release handle, exit of the vehicle may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will apply dry lubricant to the latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18509.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.43
May 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 18507)

Brake Drum Overheating and Cracking

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International LT heavy diesel trucks equipped with feature codes 29WAY, 504312, and 504455. The lightweight brake drums with slack adjusters may drag against the brakes causing the drums to overheat which can result in the brake drum cracking, separating from the vehicle or the brakes becoming inoperative.
NHTSA ID: 18V306000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 149
Consequence Summary:
If the brake drum separates or if the brakes become inoperative, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the brake drums and slack adjusters and replace the brake linings, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18507.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 18505)

D-ring Bolt on Seat Belt May Break/FMVSS 210

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, DuraStar, LoneStar, LT, ProStar, RH and IC Bus HC, 2018 International TranStar, 2019 International HV and MV trucks and transit buses. The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 18V293000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 18,665
Consequence Summary:
If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the D-ring bolt depending on the information found on the seat belt label, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18505.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.66
May 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 18504)

Air Supply Routing for Stability Control system

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 International HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with feature code 04091 (dual air brake system) and 04AZY (Antilock Brake System (ABS) with 6 channel Electronic Stability Protection (ESP)). The air supply line to the SR7 roll stability valve may have been improperly routed to the ATR6 brake control valve steer axle delivery port, when it should be connected to the ATR6 brake control valve control port.
NHTSA ID: 18V289000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 72
Consequence Summary:
During a stability control oversteer event when there are slippery road conditions, the parking brakes may be modulated unintentionally, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the SR7 roll stability valve supply line to the ATR6 brake control valve control port, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18504.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.39
May 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 18506)

Air Supply Routing for Stability Control System

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with feature code 04091 (dual air brake system) and 04AZS (Antilock Brake System (ABS) with 4 channel Electronic Stability Protection (ESP)). The air supply line to the SR7 roll stability valve may have been improperly routed to the ATR6 brake control valve steer axle delivery port, when it should be connected to the ATR6 brake control valve control port.
NHTSA ID: 18V290000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
During a stability control oversteer event when there are slippery road conditions, the parking brakes may be modulated unintentionally, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the SR7 roll stability valve supply line to the ATR6 brake control valve control port, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18506.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 55.56
March 29, 2018
(Campaign #: 18503)

Splash Panel may Rub Against Fuel Line Fitting

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International LT trucks. When the hood is in the closed position, the fender splash panel may rub on the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel/water separator, causing abrasion damage to the fitting and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V199000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 527
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, fuel leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will trim the splash panel, and replace the fuel/water inlet line if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18503.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.83
February 20, 2018
(Campaign #: 18501)

Propane Booster Pump Relay may Fail Causing Stall

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2019 IC bus CE school buses equipped with 8.8L liquid propane gas (LPG) engines. The LPDM relay for the propane booster pump and the scavenge pump may intermittently fail, causing the fuel pump to stop.
NHTSA ID: 18V124000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,047
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel pump stops, the bus will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPDM relay, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18501.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.38
February 20, 2018
(Campaign #: 18502)

Propane Booster Pump Relay may Fail Causing Stall

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018 IC bus CE transit buses equipped with 8.8L liquid propane gas (LPG) engines. The LPDM relay for the propane booster pump and the scavenge pump may intermittently fail, causing the fuel pump to stop.
NHTSA ID: 18V127000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel pump stops, the bus will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPDM relay, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18502.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100