Navistar recalls certain 2019-2021 International LT trucks due to potential connecting rod failure causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners must contact dealers for free repairs.
Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Navistar is recalling 2019-2021 International LT trucks because a wrist pin crack could cause connecting rod failure, leading to engine stalls and increased crash risk. Affected owners should contact dealers for free repairs to prevent potential engine failure.
A wrist pin crack can cause connecting rod failure, which may lead to engine stalls. Engine stalls during operation increase the risk of a crash, especially while driving.
Owners of 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the connecting rod fails.
Check for 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The recall was announced on June 11, 2021, and owners received notification letters.
Dealers will install a detection system software to warn drivers before connecting rod failure and repair defective engines at no cost.
Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update need to return to the dealer for the new repair.
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update will need to return to the dealer for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21505.
The wrist pin may crack, causing connecting rod failure which can lead to engine stalls and increased crash risk.
Check if your truck is a 2019-2021 International LT or RH model. Owners received notification letters mailed on June 11, 2021.
Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or visit a dealer for free repairs to prevent engine failure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V281000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 21V281000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update will need to return to the dealer for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21505. 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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