Model year record

2021 INTERNATIONAL HX

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V818000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
International Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
105,276
Reported to NHTSA
2024-10-31
Owners notified
2024-12-16

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 campaignNHTSA 23V370000

Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light

Component
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Vehicles affected
59,684
Reported to NHTSA
2023-05-25
Owners notified
2023-07-18

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V170000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5,769
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-16
Owners notified
2023-11-21

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 International HX vehicles. The grille surround may corrode and detach from the truck.

Safety risk

A detached grille surround can fall to the roadway and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the grille surround, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23507.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V494000

Suspension: multiple axle

Component
Suspension: multiple axle
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Vehicles affected
80
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-20
Owners notified
2020-10-08

Defect description

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recall certain 2020-2021 International HX vehicles equipped with SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle that may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Safety risk

The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower rear pivot cap screws and associated nuts and washers, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20507.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.