Navistar International LT 2018 Trucks: Brake Air Pressure Loss Risk
Navistar recalls 2016-2018 International LT trucks with potential brake air pressure loss causing longer stopping distances. Owners must have air dryer mounting bracket replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2016-2018 International LT trucks because the air dryer mounting bracket might fracture, leading to brake air pressure loss and longer stopping distances. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle is stopped suddenly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225042-navistar-international-lt-2018-trucks-brake-air-pressure-loss-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225042-navistar-international-lt-2018-trucks-brake-air-pressure-loss-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V174000
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“Navistar International LT 2018 Trucks: Brake Air Pressure Loss Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225042-navistar-international-lt-2018-trucks-brake-air-pressure-loss-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V174000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V174000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air dryer mounting bracket can fracture, causing air leaks in the brake system. This leads to reduced brake air pressure, which means the vehicle may take longer to stop, increasing crash risk during sudden stops.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 International LT trucks are affected. Drivers of heavy diesel trucks with this specific brake system are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2016-2018 International LT model. The recall covers specific heavy diesel trucks with this brake system.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar Customer Service
Call 1-800-448-7825 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get Air Dryer Bracket Replaced
Dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket free of charge to fix the brake air pressure issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for the recall is 17502.
Questions people ask
What trucks are affected by this recall?
2016-2018 International LT, 2016-2017 International ProStar, 2017-2018 International LoneStar, and 2017-2018 International RH heavy diesel trucks.
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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 #17V174000 (March 14, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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