International Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 10 safety recalls made by International Motors, LLC in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 25, 2021
(Campaign #: 21508)
Unexpected Engine Shut Down
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 IC CE transit buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
NHTSA ID: 21V838000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21508.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80
October 25, 2021
(Campaign #: 21507)
Unexpected Engine Shut Down
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 IC CE school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
NHTSA ID: 21V837000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 7,322
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21507.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.82
June 15, 2021
(Campaign #: 21506)
Lack of Emergency Exits/FMVSS 217
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2014 IC Bus CE, 2019 IC Bus CE, and 2022 IC Bus CE school buses. These buses are not equipped with enough emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 21V450000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 33
Consequence Summary:
A lack of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install two additional emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21506.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.7
May 19, 2021
(Campaign #: None)
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, International DuraStar, 2019-2021 International HV, International MV, and IC Bus RE Commercial Bus vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V366000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 1,780
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 19, 2021
(Campaign #: None)
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 IC Bus RE School Buses. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V367000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 933
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the rail threads, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 21, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 22, 2021
(Campaign #: 21505)
Engine Wrist Pin Bushing May Fail
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
NHTSA ID: 21V281000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 10,038
Consequence Summary:
Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.96
April 1, 2021
(Campaign #: 21502)
Air Leak In Spring Brake Chamber
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The spring inside the spring brake chamber may allow the pressure plate to shift and wear a hole through the diaphragm.
NHTSA ID: 21V226000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 615
Consequence Summary:
A hole in the diaphragm may cause an air leak, causing the parking brake to engage and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the spring brake chambers, 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 21502.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.54
April 1, 2021
(Campaign #: 21503)
Retainer Not Properly Seated/FMVSS 121
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."
NHTSA ID: 21V227000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 845
Consequence Summary:
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.56
February 24, 2021
(Campaign #: None)
Flywheel Capscrews Not Tightened Properly
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.
NHTSA ID: 21V112000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will properly tighten the capscrews and inspect for possible damage, repairing any damage found, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 17, 2021
(Campaign #: 21501)
Loss of Electrical Power May Cause Engine Shutdown
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.
NHTSA ID: 21V079000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 27,457
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.2