NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2018 International LT, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INTERNATIONAL LT.
Recalls
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16 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 16.
Date: 2025-11-25. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-05-18. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 (excerpt)
Consequence: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-09-15. Systems: ENGINE.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
Consequence: Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-07-28. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.
Consequence: Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22516.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-03-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.
Consequence: A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace any damaged battery cables and install new inverter cable brackets and saddles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22507.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-02-17. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
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.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2020-05-07. Systems: ENGINE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-26. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 International LT and 2017-2018 Prostar 73-inch sleeper cab models equipped with feature code 07BKP or 07BKR (exhaust system with horizontal after treatment device and horizontal tailpipe mounted on right side). In the affected vehicles, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, which can cause the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If (excerpt)
Consequence: If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear exhaust hanger bracket and replace any forward bracket found cracked and any exhaust tailpipe found damaged, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19501. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-11-21. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM), free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18518.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-09-05. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen (excerpt)
Consequence: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on October 11, 2018. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
438 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 128 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 95 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 68 |
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| ENGINE | 35 |
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| STRUCTURE | 35 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 34 |
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| STEERING | 19 |
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| SUSPENSION | 18 |
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11035956
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This article only applies to Models w/ 0016UZL Built Between 06/23/2014 a 05/11/2020 OR Models w/ 0016UZL w/ Safety Recall 14516 Completed Reference the appropriate Technician Manual for models outside of this population. Safety Recall 14516 has been issued for units built before June 23, 2014. Fo
11034295
Date: 2026-06-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This document will guide the user through the changes of the dielectric grease/coatings used in certain areas on all International vehicles built after 1/8/2018. International's Electrical Engineering Team made this change to improve the longevity of the OEM coatings and to improve applications at t
11032458
Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
This document enables technicians to: 1. Accurately identify InternationalA? A26A engine control systems. 2. Understand the programming intricacies related to these systems. 3. Perform programming tasks independently without needing technical support.
11032493
Date: 2026-04-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
This document enables technicians to: 1. Accurately identify InternationalA? A26B engine control systems. 2. Understand the programming requirements and system behavior. 3. Perform programming tasks independently without needing technical support.
11031189
Date: 2026-03-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Some interaxle shafts (the driveshaft connecting 2 drive axles) utilize special phasing. This is by design to reduce torsional vibrations. See Dana/Spicer letter here & Meritor here.
11029476
Date: 2026-02-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This document will guide the user through supplemental fuel system diagnostics on 2017 A26 ESN 4500000 - 4599999.
11029463
Date: 2026-02-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
This document will guide the user through troubleshooting steps to submitting a case file for a horsepower request.
11028361
Date: 2026-02-05. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
11029461
Date: 2026-02-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are added or removed, the comparison runs auto
11028362
Date: 2026-01-26. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.
This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 1037 to ensure continued compliance with green