Navistar recalls 2018-2020 International LT trucks due to potential engine connecting rod failure causing unexpected shutdowns and crash risks. Owners must contact Navistar for free repairs.
Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Navistar is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT trucks because engine connecting rods could fail, causing unexpected engine shutdowns that might lead to crashes. This affects truck owners who need to get repairs done to prevent safety risks.
The wrist pin bushing in the engine connecting rod can fail, causing the engine to shut down unexpectedly. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk during driving.
Truck owners with 2018-2020 International LT models are most at risk. These vehicles may experience engine shutdowns during normal operation.
Check if your truck has a 2018-2020 International LT model. The recall covers these specific years and models.
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a repair for your vehicle.
Dealers will install a detection system and repair defective connecting rods at no cost.
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20504.
The wrist pin bushing in the engine connecting rod may fail, causing unexpected engine shutdowns that could lead to crashes.
This recall covers 2018-2020 International LT trucks. Check your truck's model year and series.
Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to arrange a free repair at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V255000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 20V255000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20504. 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.
