International LT, RH: Engine

Affects International LT, RH · 2019–2021 — about 10K vehicles.

The hazard

Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational