2019–2021 International LT, 2019–2021 International RH Recall: Wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure
NHTSA campaign 21V281000 · Engine · filed Apr 22, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
The risk
Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, 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 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 June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21505.
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 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| International | RH | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V281000 (manufacturer number 21505). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.