2021 INTERNATIONAL HX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 INTERNATIONAL HX has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electronic control units and structural components in recall notices. There are no direct owner complaints available at this time.
Seven recalls affect various systems including electrical software, braking controls, body structure, and suspension components. These recalls involve reprogramming software, replacing hardware, and addressing potential safety hazards related to control and stability features.
Recalls- Electrical System Software. Recall 24V818000 affects 105,276 vehicles with Bendix EC80 Advanced ECUs. Electrical noise may cause the ECU to malfunction, reducing functionality of safety systems such as ABS and collision mitigation. The fix involves reprogramming the ECU software free of charge.
- ABS Control Module. Also covered under recall 24V818000 affecting 105,276 vehicles. Faulty ECU operation can impair automatic traction control and stability control systems, increasing crash risk. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software at no cost.
- Grille Surround Corrosion. Recall 23V170000 affects 5,769 vehicles. The grille surround may corrode and detach, creating a road hazard that can cause crashes. Dealers will replace the grille surround free of charge.
- ABS Warning Light Malfunction. Recall 23V370000 covers 59,684 vehicles. The ABS indicator light may fail to illuminate during malfunctions, violating safety standards and raising crash risk. Software will be updated for free by dealers.
- Suspension Hardware Defect. Recall 20V494000 involves 80 vehicles. Short lower rear pivot cap screws on steerable lift axles may loosen, causing parts to detach and present road hazards. Dealers will replace screws and associated hardware free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety features may have rights under their state’s lemon law. It is advisable to review those protections if safety defects persist.
2021 INTERNATIONAL HX Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
170809
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 INTERNATIONAL HX
105276 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
2021 INTERNATIONAL HX
59684 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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."
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.
2021 INTERNATIONAL HX
5769 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 International HX vehicles. The grille surround may corrode and detach from the truck.
Risk: A detached grille surround can fall to the roadway and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 INTERNATIONAL HX
80 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
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.
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.