The defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.
The risk
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International Lonestar | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| International LT | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | ENGINE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| International LT | 2017 | 0 | 5 |
| International LT | 2018 | 3 | 16 |
| International LT | 2019 | 2 | 17 |
| International LT | 2020 | 2 | 9 |
| International LT | 2021 | 3 | 13 |
| International Lonestar | 2018 | 0 | 8 |
| International Lonestar | 2019 | 1 | 8 |
| International Lonestar | 2020 | 1 | 3 |
| International Lonestar | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2021
92 of the 988 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2021 concerned the electrical system; Navistar, Inc. filed 183 campaigns in all.
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| 21V972000 15 Dec 2021 | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| 21V966000 13 Dec 2021 | Autocar, LLC |
| 21V949000 9 Dec 2021 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 21V944000 7 Dec 2021 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 21V941000 6 Dec 2021 | Dennis Eagle Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2021