NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2021 International LT, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as INTERNATIONAL LT.
Recalls
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13 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 13.
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: 2024-10-31. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). 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 (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 software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24515.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-05-25. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles (excerpt)
Consequence: An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23515. (excerpt)
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: 2023-03-30. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International LT and RH trucks. The engine control module (ECM) may be unresponsive to throttle pedal application, which can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly slow to idle speed on the road.
Consequence: A vehicle that unexpectedly slows to idle speed on the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23509.
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: 2021-04-22. Systems: ENGINE.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure. (excerpt)
Consequence: Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-04-01. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT, RH, MV, and HV vehicles equipped with Bendix pressure switches. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System (excerpt)
Consequence: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21503. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
196 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 63 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 50 |
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| ENGINE | 26 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 23 |
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| STRUCTURE | 19 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 11 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 9 |
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11035957
Date: 2026-07-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This document will guide the user through the parts and information related to A26B resonator removal and EGR cross-over tube installation.
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
11033229
Date: 2026-05-22. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain InternationalA? trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
11033367
Date: 2026-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.
This document will guide the user through parts information and installation instructions for the IMP Isolation Kit.
11032498
Date: 2026-04-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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
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.
11032456
Date: 2026-04-07. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain InternationalA? trucks and IC BusTM CE Series buses may have out of date BCM programing that may cause erroneous fault codes after a vehicle sits for 2 or 3 days.
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.
11031192
Date: 2026-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
This document will guide the user through the parts and information related to A26B resonator removal and EGR cross-over tube installation.