2019 INTERNATIONAL LT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 INTERNATIONAL LT has 0 complaints and 19 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems included in the recall data. No individual complaints have been officially documented.
There are 19 recalls affecting several components and systems on the 2019 INTERNATIONAL LT. These recalls involve electrical systems, engine components, exterior lighting, brakes, fuel system, and safety-related parts. They generally address defects that could compromise vehicle safety or operational reliability.
Recalls- Back-up lights. Recall 23V353000 affects 32,880 vehicles due to low visibility of back-up lights and failure to comply with FMVSS 108. Dealers will replace rear stop/turn signal lights at no cost. Notification letters were mailed May 6, 2024.
- Battery cables routing. Recall 22V164000 involves 2,804 vehicles with 1500W Purkeys inverter systems where battery cables may chafe and cause fire risk. Damaged cables and brackets will be replaced free of charge. Notifications were mailed May 16, 2022.
- Battery cables overheating. Recall 22V546000 includes 8,483 vehicles where battery cables can overheat, causing injury risk and engine stalls. Dealers will replace and relocate cables at no cost. Owner letters were mailed in 2022.
- LED backup lights color. Recall 22V092000 covers 4,277 vehicles with incorrect white LED back-up lights not meeting FMVSS 108. Dealers will inspect and replace lights as needed. Notification letters were sent April 1, 2022.
- Battery ground cable breakage. Recall 21V079000 affects 27,457 vehicles with ground cable ring terminals that may break, causing power loss and engine shutdown. Dealers will replace cables free of charge. Notification began April 16, 2021.
- Wrist pin failure. Recall 21V281000 involves 10,038 vehicles where wrist pin cracks can cause connecting rod failure and engine stall. Dealers will install engine software to warn drivers and repair affected engines. Notifications mailed June 11, 2021.
- Engine wrist pin bushing failure. Recall 20V255000 includes 5,277 vehicles with wrist pin bushing defects causing unexpected engine shutdown. Dealers will add detection systems and repair engines for free. Recall started July 8, 2020.
- Fuel line rupture risk. Recall 18V588000 covers 26,288 vehicles with possible fuel line burst due to cooling circuit restriction, creating fire and crash hazards. Dealers will replace nylon fuel lines with steel ones. Recall began November 21, 2018.
- Clutch assembly failure. Recall 18V826000 involves 21,740 vehicles with Eaton clutch internal component failures that can cause unintended movement. Dealers will recalibrate Transmission Control Module free of charge. Recall began January 18, 2019.
- Exhaust hanger bracket cracking. Recall 19V122000 affects 24,173 vehicles where exhaust hanger brackets may crack and cause tail pipe detachment, posing road hazard. Dealers will replace affected brackets and tailpipes at no cost. Recall began April 23, 2019.
- Headlight markings defect. Recall 18V094000 includes 27,026 vehicles with incorrect markings on right-hand halogen headlights, risking improper aiming and reduced visibility. Owners will receive corrective labels free of charge. Recall began November 26, 2018.
- Seat belt anchor bolt failure. Recall 18V293000 covers 18,665 vehicles where seat belt anchor D-ring bolts may break in crashes, reducing occupant restraint. Dealers will replace D-ring bolts free of charge. Recall began May 23, 2018.
- Brake drums overheating. Recall 18V306000 affects 149 vehicles with lightweight brake drums that may overheat, crack, or become inoperative, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace drums, slack adjusters, and linings free of charge. Recall began May 23, 2018.
- Parking brake air leak. Recall 18V597000 involves 2,089 vehicles where spring actuated parking brake may leak air or separate, extending stopping distance. Dealers will replace brake chambers free of charge. Recall began October 23, 2018.
- Fuel line abrasion. Recall 18V199000 affects 527 vehicles with fender splash panels that rub fuel line fittings, causing leaks and fire risk. Dealers will trim panels and replace damaged lines at no cost. Recall began May 14, 2018.
- Air compressor heat damage. Recall 18V412000 includes 19 vehicles where air compressor discharge lines cause heat damage to fuel lines, risking rupture and fire. Dealers will replace fittings and lines free of charge. Recall began July 20, 2018.
Owners with 2019 INTERNATIONAL LT vehicles facing repeated repairs or unresolved recalls, especially involving engine shutdowns, electrical fires, or safety defects, may wish to consult their state’s lemon law resources. It could provide guidance on potential rights based on these issues.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT Summary
2019
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
16
Total Recalls
211892
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
32880 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
2804 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.
Risk: A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
4277 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International LT and International RH vehicles. The LED backup lights are the incorrect color white. As such, these lights fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Incorrect color backup lights may decrease vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
8483 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
27457 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning.
Risk: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
10038 vehicles affected
ENGINE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
Risk: Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
5277 vehicles affected
ENGINE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail.
Risk: Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
24173 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
21740 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
26288 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Risk: If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
19 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International HX and LT trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Wabco 37.4 air compressor. The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines (fuel lines) and the heat generated from the air compressor discharge line may cause heat damage to the fuel lines.
Risk: Continued heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the fuel lines to rupture, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
527 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International LT trucks. When the hood is in the closed position, the fender splash panel may rub on the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel/water separator, causing abrasion damage to the fitting and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, fuel leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
2089 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HX, DuraStar, WorkStar, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, and RH vehicles, and IC Bus HC, CE, and RE vehicles equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section.
Risk: An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
149 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International LT heavy diesel trucks equipped with feature codes 29WAY, 504312, and 504455. The lightweight brake drums with slack adjusters may drag against the brakes causing the drums to overheat which can result in the brake drum cracking, separating from the vehicle or the brakes becoming inoperative.
Risk: If the brake drum separates or if the brakes become inoperative, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
18665 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, DuraStar, LoneStar, LT, ProStar, RH and IC Bus HC, 2018 International TranStar, 2019 International HV and MV trucks and transit buses. The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT
27026 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Truck-Lite Company, LLC (Truck-Lite) is recalling certain right-hand incandescent halogen headlights, part numbers Truck-Lite 27628C, 27628C7, Navistar 4049970C91, 4049970C92, 4049970C93, and 4049970C94, for installation on Navistar International LT-series trucks. The headlights may have incorrect "VOL" markings when they should be marked as "VOR." These headlights are correctly designed to be visually/optically aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associate d Equipment."
Risk: If the headlights have incorrect markings, when they are replaced, the headlights may be aimed incorrectly, decreasing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.