Navistar 2019 International LT Trucks: Brake Drum Failure Risk
Navistar recalls 2019 International LT trucks with specific feature codes for brake drum overheating that could cause separation or brake failure.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake drum separates or if the brakes become inoperative, it can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2019 International LT heavy diesel trucks that have brake drums prone to overheating and separation. This could lead to brake failure and increase crash risk if not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224028-navistar-2019-international-lt-trucks-brake-drum-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224028-navistar-2019-international-lt-trucks-brake-drum-failure-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V306000
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“Navistar 2019 International LT Trucks: Brake Drum Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224028-navistar-2019-international-lt-trucks-brake-drum-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V306000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V306000).
Why it’s dangerous
The lightweight brake drums with slack adjusters can drag against the brakes, causing overheating. This may crack the drums, separate from the vehicle, or make the brakes inoperative, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 International LT heavy diesel trucks with feature codes 29WAY, 504312, or 504455 are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the fix are at higher risk of brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your truck's feature codes: 29WAY, 504312, or 504455. This recall applies to 2019 International LT heavy diesel trucks sold between May 2018 and the recall start date.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar Customer Service
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a brake drum and slack adjuster replacement.
Get Free Brake Replacement
Dealers will replace the brake drums, slack adjusters, and brake linings at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #18V306000 (November 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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