2018 International LT: recalls and complaints

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• 25V81700025 Nov 2025Electrical System / Software
• 23V35300018 May 2023Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights
• 22V69100015 Sep 2022Engine
• 22V54600028 Jul 2022Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 22V16400017 Mar 2022Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 21V07900017 Feb 2021Engine
• 20V2550007 May 2020Engine
• 19V12200026 Feb 2019Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
• 18V82600021 Nov 2018Power Train / Clutch Assembly
• 18V5880005 Sep 2018Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 18V41200018 Jun 2018Fuel System, Diesel
• 18V2930003 May 2018Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
• 18V19900029 Mar 2018Fuel System, Diesel
• 17V79200011 Dec 2017Equipment
• 17V40600014 Aug 2017Fuel System, Diesel
• 17V17400014 Mar 2017Service Brakes, Air

1. 25V817000Received 25 Nov 2025. 678 units.

   Electrical System / Software

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by International Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 25525. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jan 2026.

2. 23V353000Received 18 May 2023. 32,880 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Back Up Lights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 23514. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 May 2024.

3. 22V691000Received 15 Sep 2022. 7,918 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22518. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Nov 2022.

4. 22V546000Received 28 Jul 2022. 8,483 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22516. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Sep 2022.

5. 22V164000Received 17 Mar 2022. 2,804 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 22507. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 May 2022.

6. 21V079000Received 17 Feb 2021. 27,457 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 21501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2021.

7. 20V255000Received 7 May 2020. 5,277 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 20504. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Jul 2020.

8. 19V122000Received 26 Feb 2019. 24,173 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 both brackets crack, the exhaust tail pipe may detach from the vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 19501. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Apr 2019.

9. 18V826000Received 21 Nov 2018. 21,740 units.

   Power Train / Clutch Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18518. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jan 2019.

10. 18V588000Received 5 Sep 2018. 26,288 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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 becomes restricted.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Nov 2018.

11. 18V412000Received 18 Jun 2018. 19 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International HX and LT trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Wabco 37.4 air compressor. The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines (fuel lines) and the heat generated from the air compressor discharge line may cause heat damage to the fuel lines.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Continued heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the fuel lines to rupture, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the straight fitting on the air compressor discharge line and the discharge line with a 45-degree fitting and a redesigned discharge line, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18511.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18511. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jul 2018.

12. 18V293000Received 3 May 2018. 18,665 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, DuraStar, LoneStar, LT, ProStar, RH and IC Bus HC, 2018 International TranStar, 2019 International HV and MV trucks and transit buses. The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the D-ring bolt depending on the information found on the seat belt label, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18505.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18505. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 May 2018.

13. 18V199000Received 29 Mar 2018. 527 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International LT trucks. When the hood is in the closed position, the fender splash panel may rub on the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel/water separator, causing abrasion damage to the fitting and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, fuel leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will trim the splash panel, and replace the fuel/water inlet line if it is damaged, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18503.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 18503. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 May 2018.

14. 17V792000Received 11 Dec 2017. 10,195 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Feb 2018.

15. 17V406000Received 14 Aug 2017. 224 units.

    Fuel System, Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018 International LT and HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Cummins has notified the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc..

16. 17V174000Received 14 Mar 2017. 2,786 units.

    Service Brakes, Air

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 International LT, 2016-2017 International ProStar, 2017-2018 International LoneStar and International RH heavy diesel trucks. The air dryer mounting bracket may fracture, causing air system leaks or a loss of air pressure to the brake system.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for the recall is 17502.

    Report filed by Navistar, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 17502. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 May 2017.

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4. 201917
5. 20209
6. 202113
7. 20227
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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 International LT?

190,114 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the International LT have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 42 recall campaigns for the International LT, model years 2016 to 2027. 16 of them name the 2018 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 International LT open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.