INTERNATIONAL 2018 INTERNATIONAL LT Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 INTERNATIONAL LT
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 INTERNATIONAL LT vehicles due to engine issues. Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026