Navistar recalls certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT trucks due to potential engine shutdowns causing crashes.
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Navistar is recalling specific 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT trucks. The battery ground cable ring terminal can break, causing sudden engine shutdowns that may lead to crashes.
The battery ground cable ring terminal can break, causing a loss of electrical power. This may lead to unintended engine shutdowns without warning, increasing crash risk.
Owners of 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential engine shutdowns.
Check if your truck is a 2018-2021 International LoneStar or 2017-2021 International LT model. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2017 and 2021.
Call Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a replacement of the battery ground cable.
Dealers will replace the battery ground cable ring terminal for free, but you must contact Navistar first.
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.
The battery ground cable ring terminal can break, causing a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdowns without warning.
Check if your truck is a 2018-2021 International LoneStar or 2017-2021 International LT model.
Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free replacement of the battery ground cable.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V079000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 21V079000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
