2016-2021 International Lonestar and International LT recall: cables
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 28, 2022. It covers about 8,483 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,483
- reported
- Jul 28, 2022
- owners notified
- Sep 26, 2022
- related complaints
- 3
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.
2018 International Lonestar2019 International Lonestar2020 International Lonestar2021 International Lonestar2018 International LT2019 International LT2020 International LT2021 International LT
Questions about recall 22V546000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2021 International Lonestar and International LT cables?
Yes. Recall 22V546000, reported on July 28, 2022, covers about 8,483 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V546000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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