The worst 2016 International LT problems
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Recalls 4
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 22V546000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling one 2020 Ford F450 vehicle and one 2017 Navistar Durastar vehicle, equipped with 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lamps fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- ECCO will provide a filter kit that will ensure the lights perform in the correct photometric intensity ranges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2021. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1‑563‑578‑3317 ext. 132.
Recall number 21V114000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 International LT and 2017-2018 Prostar 73-inch sleeper cab models equipped with feature code 07BKP or 07BKR (exhaust system with horizontal after treatment device and horizontal tailpipe mounted on right side). In the affected vehicles, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, which can cause the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust tail pipe may detach from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear exhaust hanger bracket and replace any forward bracket found cracked and any exhaust tailpipe found damaged, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1‑800‑448‑7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19501.
Recall number 19V122000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V174000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 International LT 272
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Feature code 0008TSJ for auto start stop is a feature that will allow you to preset values in the body...
- This article provides service part information for replacing a cracked gauge cluster lens
- 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 enables technicians to: 1. Accurately identify International® A26A engine control systems
- This document enables technicians to: 1. Accurately identify International® A26B engine control systems
- This document will guide the user through supplemental fuel system diagnostics on 2017 A26 ESN 4500000
- This document will guide the user through troubleshooting steps to submitting a case file for a horsepower...
- New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
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How many recalls does the 2016 International LT have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, exterior lighting and engine and engine cooling.
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