The worst 2025 International HX problems
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Recalls 8
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 beginning January 12, 2026.
Recall number 25V817000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2025-2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, RH, and 2025 EMV vehicles. The linkage that connects the right-side wiper arm to the motor may separate, causing the wipers to fail.
- Risk
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the wiper module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. International's number for this recall is 25505.
Recall number 25V276000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve
- What is wrong
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2022-2025 HX vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- A delayed brake release can increase the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- International will install larger air lines or a quick release valve (QRV) as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 24V880000 · Recall details
Power train: axle hubs
- What is wrong
- International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2024-2025 HX vehicles. An insufficient amount of lubricant in the front steer drive (FSD) axle hubs may result in damage to the wheel bearings.
- Risk
- Damaged bearings can cause the wheel to separate and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lubricant levels, and add lubricant or replace parts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. International's number for this recall is 24516.
Recall number 24V830000 · Recall details
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 24V818000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 International HX and International LT vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will work with the equipment manufacturer, Cummins, to replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar Customer Service at 331‑332‑1590 or Cummins Customer Service at 812‑377‑5000. Cummins' number for the recall is C7083.
Recall number 24V734000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 International HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH vehicles. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
- Risk
- Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tie rod end and re-align the front axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 9, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24511.
Recall number 24V556000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 International HV, HX, LT, and MV vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
- Risk
- Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24505.
Recall number 24V164000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 International HX 52
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article provides service part information for replacing a cracked gauge cluster lens
- This article will provide the calibration revision history for S13 Integrated EPA 2024 Powertrains.
- Some low-mileage S13 engines in HV and HX chassis may experience complaints of excess fan belt noise or...
- 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 will provide the calibration revision history for S13 Integrated EPA 2024 Powertrains
- The purpose of
- Some low mileage S13 engines in HV and HX chassis may experience complaints of excess fan belt noise or...
- This document will guide the user through to inspect A26 turbochargers remanufactured by SRC between...
- This document will provide information regarding certain approved S13 and T14 chemicals.
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8 recalls, covering service brakes, air, visibility and power train.
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