2017–2021 International LT & 2018–2021 International Lonestar recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 21V079000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 21501
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 27,457
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-448-7825
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 16, 2021
- Built
- Jul 21, 2017 – Dec 16, 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.