Navistar recalls certain 2018-2021 International HV trucks due to potential connecting rod failure causing engine shutdown and crash risk. Owners receive free software updates and rod replacements.
Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Navistar is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV trucks because connecting rods can crack, leading to engine shutdown and increased crash risk. This fix requires dealers to install new software and replace parts at no cost.
Connecting rod wrist pins can crack, causing the connecting rod to fail. This may lead to engine shutdown while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2018-2021 International HV, HX, LT, and RH trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix face higher crash risk due to potential engine shutdown.
Check if your truck is a 2018-2021 International HV, HX, LT, or RH model. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 24, 2023.
Dealers will install new knock detection software and replace connecting rods as necessary at no cost to fix the issue.
Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518.
Connecting rod wrist pins can crack, causing connecting rod failure and engine shutdown, which increases crash risk.
Your truck is affected if it's a 2018-2021 International HV, HX, LT, or RH model.
Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free fix with a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V691000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 22V691000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518. 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.
