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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 20V494📅 Aug 20, 2020

2020–2021 International HX recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recall certain 2020-2021 International HX vehicles equipped with SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle that may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

💥 The risk

The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

🔧 The fix

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower rear pivot cap screws and associated nuts and washers, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20507.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V494000
Manufacturer recall #
20507
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Vehicles affected
80
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Owner phone
1-800-448-7825
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 8, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V494 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V494?

2020–2021 International HX. 80 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized International dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-448-7825.