Navistar 2017-2019 Trucks: Fuel Line Burst Risk - Recall
Navistar recalls 2017-2019 International trucks with Cummins engines due to risk of fuel line bursting on steep declines, potentially causing leaks and vehicle stalling. Owners must have fuel line replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2017-2019 International trucks with Cummins engines because the fuel line can burst on long downhill grades, causing fuel leaks and vehicle stalling. This could lead to crashes if the truck can't restart. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224001-navistar-2017-2019-trucks-fuel-line-burst-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224001-navistar-2017-2019-trucks-fuel-line-burst-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V588000
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“Navistar 2017-2019 Trucks: Fuel Line Burst Risk - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224001-navistar-2017-2019-trucks-fuel-line-burst-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #18V588000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V588000).
Why it’s dangerous
In certain driving conditions, like long downhill grades, the fuel pump cooling circuit screen can become restricted. This may cause the fuel line to burst, leading to fuel leaks on the road and sudden vehicle stalling without warning.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 International trucks with Cummins ISX15 or X15 engines are affected. Drivers on steep downhill grades face the highest risk of fuel leaks and stalling.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engine and was manufactured between 2017 and 2019. The recall covers International ProStar, 9900i, LT, LoneStar, HX, and PayStar models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to Navistar or Cummins customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or 1-800-286-6467 to arrange a fuel line replacement.
Get Fuel Line Replacement
Dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line at no cost once the recall is processed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V588000 (May 9, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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