2018–2020 International LT, 2019–2020 International RH Recall: Wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail
NHTSA campaign 20V255000 · Engine · filed May 7, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | LT | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| International | RH | 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V255000 (manufacturer number 20504). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.