2018 International HX technical service bulletins
232 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2018 International HX.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Effective January 1, 2008 , engines built for vehicles registered in California or a CARB (Air Resources...
- This article provides guidance to dealership personnel, Technical Services personnel, Dealer Service...
- This article only applies to Models w/ 0016UZL Built Between 06/23/2014 – 05/11/2020 OR Models w/ 0016UZL...
- This document will guide the user through the changes of the dielectric grease/coatings used in certain...
- This document is to inform dealers, customers, and body builders/TEMs of a known BCM software issue with...
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
- This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files
- This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change...
- Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
- This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle...
- This document provides: Steps to take when switch pack programming fails, or when switch pack disappears...
- This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations...
- In some instances, the driver's or passenger's door pod may become unresponsive, where it will not respond...
- The purpose of
- In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of...
- Title: Belt Noise or Edge Fraying in HX Vehicles Equipped with S13 Applies To: S13 Engine Serial Number...
- Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
- Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
- Title: HX Rattle and Squeak Service Instructions Applies To: HX Series Trucks exhibiting complaints of a...
- Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
- Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models
- Title: S13 Gear Housing Leak (By The Air Compressor) Applies To: S13 Integrated Powertrain LT RH HX
- Title: Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition...
- Title: Erratic BCM and RPM Behavior with Kernel 747-752 Applies To: All MV, HV, HX with RPM modules
- Title: Replacing the Crankshaft Gear on S13 Engines
- Title: Steering Gear Seal Repair Guidelines Applies To: Steering gears
- Title: How to Request a Horsepower Quote Applies To: All International and Cummins Electronic engines
- Title: Supplemental A26 MAF Fault Diagnostics Applies To: All A26 Engines
- This document reminds technicians of the critical relationship between the truck's suspension and the...
- Applies To: All Navistar Powered Trucks Requesting Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of...
- Title: Supplemental A26 MAF Fault Diagnostics
- Title: Connecting an Auxiliary APU to the S13 Coolant System
- This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis
- This document will guide the user through repairing frame cracks and installing inner and outer frame...
- The purpose of
- This document will provide the user with cleaning options and procedures for aluminum bright work parts...
- This document is to guide users to eliminate brake pedal rattle noise.
- This document details the procedure that must be followed to ensure proper alternator troubleshooting.
- Certain International vehicles built with A26 engines does meet the emission requirements for...
- Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
- Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison...
- A26 & S13
- Cracked air cleaner housings; only Pre 2021 HX series trucks with Cummins X15 and feature code 12VBG
- J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- Tire Pressure Monitoring system; Feature Codes 16VLS, 16VUY, 16VVA, 16VVM, or 16VUZ
- A26 and S13 Fuel Gelling; only vehicles equipped with International A26 or S13 engines
- Rebuilding Cylinder Heads on Certain MaxxForce 11/13, N13, and A26 engines; 2010 to present.
- No Idle HVAC run time shorter than expected
- Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
- General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- Certain International® N13 engines may be noncompliant to the required On Board Diagnostics (OBD) Monitor,...
- How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- HX, PayStar, and 9900 Transmission Shifter Disengaging
- J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- Snap-On torque wrench requirement for all big bore engine connecting rod bolts; A26, MaxxForce 13, N13 engines
- Fifth Wheel Unlock
- QLS Emergency Calibration Revert Process
- Removal and Installation of the Air Cleaner Assembly Cover and Air Filters; All Engines and only HX and LT...
- This Emissions Recall applies to truck models for which, per agreement with EPA and CARB, Navistar, Inc....
- New air compressor incorporates an oil feed dowel O-ring
- Per agreement with EPA and CARB, Cummins, Inc. provided an emergency calibration for Cummins ISB, B6.7,...
- Tire Pressure Monitoring systems (TPMS); Only LT, RH, HV, HX, or MV series trucks with feature code 16VLS,...
- Lift Axle potential interference; adjusting clearance when lift axle is in the "up" position
- New Air compressor Incorporates an oil feed dowel O-ring; only models built with MaxxForce 11/13, N13, or...
- Cummins Programming guide and fault codes285 & 265; only vehicles built with Cummins B6.7, X15, or L9 engines
- Telematics installation guidelines
- Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles...
- Rebuilding cylinder heads on certain EPA 2010 MaxxForce 11/13, N13, and A26 Engines
- Rebuilding Cylinder Heads on Certain International MaxxForce 11/13 engines and all International N13 and...
- Service Diagnostic Software (SDS) Template to enable Recall 22518 connecting rod knock detection software
- QLS Emergency ECM Calibration; only models equipped with Cummins B6.7, X15, L9, or International A26 engines
- HX series rear crossmember cracking.
- QLS Emergency Calibration
- J1939 Data link source address information
- The connecting rod bushing over time may develop cracks or lose chunks of material, which could lead to...
- Recall 22518 SDS Template to enable Con-rod knock detection
- A26 connecting rod replacement process; only models with A26 engines built before November 2019.
- HX Radiator Debris Damage
- Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
- PicoScope Test 5V & 12V Intermittent Open and Short circuit diagnostics
- PicoScope Test
- PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
- PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
- PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
- Under certain conditions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) programming may not detect when the Exhaust Gas...
- International A26 engine fuel delivery pressure sensor and harness pigtail eliminated
- Cab water leak trouble shooting tips
- HX series band clamp assembly installation guide
- 16VLS, 16VUY, 16VVA, and 16VUZ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
- Cab water leak troubleshooting tips; HX with steel cab only
- Installing P/N 7104373C91 A26 Engine Sensor Harness
- QLS Emergency Calibration; Models equipped with 2016 and newer Cummins B6.7, X15 and L9 engines or...
- Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- QLS Emergency Calibration; Models with 2016 Cummins ISX, A26 and EPA 2017 and newer Cummins X15, L9, or...
- How to obtain As built parameter list
- New or replacement body control Module (BC,BCM) not detected; Gen 4 BCM
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) have approved an...
- QLS Emergency Calibration
- Engine Oil Capacities
- Oil leaks at the Bottom of the Oil Filter Module; Only International A26, N13, or 2010 and newer 11 and 13...
- Snap-On torque wrench requirement for all big bore engine connecting rod bolt(s).
- Cab water leak troubleshooting tips
- General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
- CPA BEAM RCT and Idle Test for A26 engine; only trucks equipped with International A26 engine
- A26 Fuel Delivery Pressure Sensor (FDP) and Harness Pigtail Eliminated; only trucks equipped with...
- Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure
- Tridem Axle Oil Temperature Cluster Messages
- Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 1 channel CPA RCT test for A26 or CV 6.6L; Only trucks built with International A26 or 6.6 engines
- Fuel Filters, Winter Additives, and Blending Fuels for Cummins® Engines
- For certain International HX Series trucks with Cummins® X15 engines, the bolts that attach the idler...
- Dielectric Grease Change
- Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- Ambient Air Temperature (AAT) Sensor Faults/Location/Diagnostics
- This document will guide the user through the proper use of the A26 Misfire Detection Session to determine...
- A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- Radio Diagnostics and Information
- Chrome Plated C-Loop Mirror Flat Glass Cracks
- HX Frequent Engine Fan Cycling with A/C; only models equipped with Integrated Receiver Drier Built Before...
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- HX Radiator Debris Damage; only HX series trucks built before 1/13/2020
- Hx X15
- HX Cluster Gauges not Zeroing at key-off; Only HX series trucks with cluster P/N 4093442C9, 4093443C9, or...
- A26 Engine fault code SPN: 4364 FMI: 18 Supplemental Diagnostics; Only models built with A26 engine
- A26 (engine) SPN: 4364 FMI: 18 Supplemental Diagnostics
- Bendix EC80 Blank Module Replacement Program;
- A26 (engine) Fuel Gelling; Only models equipped with International A26 engine
- The vehicles in this FSC were involved in Safety Recall 18518 which has been completed on these vehicles
- NEW Ultrasonic DEF Head Unit; All SCR vehicles
- Identifying the Source of Oil Seen at the Lower Flywheel Housing Area
- Driver Information Display (VIS/DID) screen fails to boot up.
- Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994
- Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
- SCR Vehicles Setting DEF Quality Faults due to Crossed DEF Tank Coolant Lines or Inverted DEFTHV
- NEW Ultrasonic DEF Head Unit available; Only models equipped with SCR Aftertreatment.
- Only models built with Cummins X15; Fault Code 7125
- HX; Air Conditioning Inoperative due to Low PSI A/C Switch
- International; HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, LS, ProStar, TranStar, WorkStar; It is possible for an internal clutch...
- NEW Ultrasonic DEF Head Unit; Only vehicles Equipped with SCR
- The First Check to make when Troubleshooting any Body Controller or ESC Issue
- Under certain conditions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration may not function properly and may...
- NEW Ultrasonic DEF Head Unit; only models equipped with SCR Aftertreatment
- Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure
- Engine software On Board Diagnostic (OBD) issues will be corrected which will aid in engine malfunction...
- Cab Door Will Not Open Very Far
- ECA Clutch Departure
- Heavy Duty Clutch May Not Acheive Full Departure
- Brake pedal not returning and sticking slightly in the applied position
- NEW Ultrasonic DEF Head Unit
- ISB Starting System Diagnostics; Only models built with cummins ISB engines
- Eaton Bulletin for their ECA Clutch issue referenced from IK1100033 and IK1100034
- Eaton eca
- Eaton eca
- Dual steering gear air bleed procedure
- Aftertreatment Backpressure Diagnostic; Models wequipped with Cummins X15 engine
- Air Pressure Gauges and A/C Pressure Transducer Troubleshooting
- FLR-10
- Steering Noise in Vehicles Equipped with Dual Steer
- Body Controller Updates for 500k Baud data link
- Tool Instruction
- Body Controller Updates for 500k Baud Data link
- Wabco OnGuard Software Update; Only 500k baud rate Units with Wabco OnGuard with Cummins Engines built...
- The transmission oil cooler lines may not be properly installed and may result in cooler line damage;...
- Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994
- Trucks may have been built with incorrect huck bolt washers for the lift axle huck bolts resulting in...
- Telematics Installation Guidelines; only Units with 500K Data Link
- Certain HX Series truck models equipped with International A26 engines may need to have certain components...
- The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel lines to the fuel filter resulting in heat damage...
- Hood Gap and Alignment Tolerances
- Cummins L9 EPA 17 Supplemental Fuel System Diagnostics
- Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure;...
- Telematics Installation Guidelines; Only units built with 500K baud rate data link
- Door will not open far enough
- HX Set Back Axle (SBA) Frame Tie Relocation; Applies ONLY to listed (30) VIN?s within this IK Document
- Left Side Lower Step Misaligned
- Updating OnCommand Link with Accelerator
- Loss of power and ABS light iluminated on units equipped with Meritor Wabco?s electronic HSA and Eaton...
- ISX, N13, and N9 / N10 Aftertreatment Private Data Link Troubleshooting
- Winter Front Usage
- Engine Oil Capacities
- An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in special circumstances could inhibit...
- Certain HX Series sleeper cab models may have been built with incorrect speakers in the sleeper.
- OnCommand EZ-Tech
- Door will not open far enough
- Using Supplier Software to Check DTCs
- Telematic Installation Guidelines; only Units with 500K Data Link
- Trailer Auxiliary Switch Lamp Burning Out; Only Vehicles Equipped with Feature Code 0008TTH or 0008THG
- Bug Deflector Rubbing Hood; only models with feature code 09WBD STAINLESS BUG DEFLECTOR, HOOD MOUNTED
- Fan hub bracket bolts loose or missing; only with fan drive feature code 12THT or 12TKY
- Transmission Shift Lever Contacting The Dashboard; only models with Eaton Transmissions
- Steering Noise in Vehicles Equipped with Dual Steer; only Severe Service Chassis with the Sheppard Dual...
- Units With Primaax EX Suspension Contacting The Frame When In The Deflated Position; only models with...
- The recalibration will remove engine aftertreatment system faults during reset while ensuring required...
- HX Units With Primaax EX Suspension Contacting The Frame When In The Deflated Position; only models with...
- NEW Ultrasonic DEF Tank Sending Unit; only models with SCR Aftertreatment system.
- Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) Supplemental Diagnostic and Service Information; only models with SCR...
- HVAC fault 2609-19 with 4th Gen BCM; Only models equipped with 4th generation BCM
- Steering Noise in Vehicles Equipped with Dual Steer; Only models equipped with dual steering gear
- Air Conditioning Inoperative due to Low PSI A/C Switch: only models with HVAC feature code 16WKB or 16VRT
- Dealer EZ-Tech and Diagnostic Software Support Resource Center
- CPA Injector Misfire Detection; Only models with 2004 thru 2017 International engines.
- OnCommand EZTech
- SCR Vehicles Setting 3363-16 (FC1713) due to Crossed DEF Tank Coolant Lines or Inverted DEFTHV
- Controller Updates for 500k Baud; only vehicles with 500k baud data link
- Urea Quality Sensor (UQS) Boot Order
- HX Electronic Gauge Cluster Warning Light Update
- Cylinder Performance Analyzer (CPA) Resource Center; Only models with 2004 thru 2017 International engines.
- OnCommand EZ-Tech Download Center
- The transmission TCM may have been programmed incorrectly during vehicle assembly.
- Certain units may be missing a trim piece, resulting in the hood rubbing against the cowl.
- Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, or Steering Vibration; only with 14k front weight rated axles and below
- Steering Fluids
- Cooling System Flush Procedure
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