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2021 International Lt recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 International Lt, spanning 6 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 campaigns13not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordNovember 25, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 International Lt recall campaigns

The 2021 International Lt report contains 13 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V817000 dated November 25, 2025.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
November 25, 2025
Potential units
678campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 19, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
October 31, 2024
Potential units
105,276campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 16, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: International Motors, LLC

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
May 25, 2023
Potential units
59,684campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems.".

Why it matters: 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.

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.

Owner notification: July 18, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

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.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V220000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
March 30, 2023
Potential units
770campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 26, 2023 · 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
July 28, 2022
Potential units
8,483campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 26, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V164000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
March 17, 2022
Potential units
2,804campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 16, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V281000

Component
ENGINE
Report received
April 22, 2021
Potential units
10,038campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.

Why it matters: Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21505.

Owner notification: June 11, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V227000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report received
April 1, 2021
Potential units
845campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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 Systems.".

Why it matters: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: May 28, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V226000

Component
PARKING BRAKE
Report received
April 1, 2021
Potential units
615campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The spring inside the spring brake chamber may allow the pressure plate to shift and wear a hole through the diaphragm.

Why it matters: A hole in the diaphragm may cause an air leak, causing the parking brake to engage and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the spring brake chambers, 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 21502.

Owner notification: May 28, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V112000

Component
ENGINE
Report received
February 24, 2021
Potential units
7campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT vehicles equipped with a Cummins X15 engine. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Why it matters: A detached flywheel can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, driveline pieces may be ejected from the engine compartment, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Navistar will work with the engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. to notify owners, and Cummins dealers will properly tighten the capscrews and inspect for possible damage, repairing any damage found, free of charge. The recall began on March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

Owner notification: March 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V079000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Report received
February 17, 2021
Potential units
27,457campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: April 16, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 International Lt?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 International Lt campaign records are Electrical System (5), Engine (4), Service Brakes, Air (4), Parking Brake (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System5
Engine4
Service Brakes, Air4
Parking Brake1
Engine And Engine Cooling1