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2018 International Rh recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 International Rh, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMay 18, 2023report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 International Rh recall campaigns

The 2018 International Rh report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 23V353000 dated May 18, 2023.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
May 18, 2023
Potential units
32,880campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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 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.".

Why it matters: 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

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.

Owner notification: May 6, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Component
ENGINE
Report received
September 15, 2022
Potential units
7,918campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: November 14, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
November 21, 2018
Potential units
21,740campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 18, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
May 3, 2018
Potential units
18,665campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

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

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: May 23, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V174000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
March 14, 2017
Potential units
2,786campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

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

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: May 12, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 International Rh?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 International Rh campaign records are Service Brakes, Air (1), Seat Belts (1), Power Train (1), Engine (1), Exterior Lighting (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Service Brakes, Air1
Seat Belts1
Power Train1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 International Rh compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 8 model-year reports for the International Rh, spanning 2018–2025; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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