2020 INTERNATIONAL LT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 INTERNATIONAL LT has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical system components and engine defects through recall actions, but no formal complaints have been submitted.
There are 8 recalls involving a variety of systems on the 2020 INTERNATIONAL LT. The recalls primarily address electrical battery cables, engine component failures, exterior lighting, and exhaust system concerns. These issues affect safety and operational reliability, prompting dealer repairs and part replacements at no cost to owners.
Recalls- Back-up lights. Recall 23V353000 affects 32,880 vehicles including 2017-2024 INTERNATIONAL LT models. The rear stop/turn signal lights provide low visibility when reversing and do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. Dealers will replace the lights free of charge. Notification letters were mailed in May 2024.
- Battery cables chafing. Recall 22V164000 covers 2,804 units from 2018 to 2023 with a Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may chafe on the side skirt frame, risking an electrical short and fire. Dealers will replace damaged cables and install new brackets at no charge. Owners were notified in May 2022.
- Battery cable overheating. Recall 22V546000 affects 8,483 vehicles from 2016-2021. Battery-to-frame cables may overheat and cause battery post separation, posing injury and engine stall risks. Dealers will replace cables and relocate the ground connection free of charge. Notification letters mailed September 2022.
- Battery ground cable failure. Recall 21V079000 includes 27,457 trucks from 2017-2021. The battery ground cable terminal may break and cause unexpected engine shutdowns, which increase crash risk. Dealers will replace cables for free. Recall began April 2021.
- Connecting rod failure risk. Recall 21V281000 impacts 10,038 vehicles from 2019-2021. A cracked wrist pin can cause rod failure leading to engine stall and crash risk. A detection software system will be installed and defective engines repaired free of charge. Owners were notified June 2021.
- Wrist pin bushing defect. Recall 20V255000 involves 5,277 trucks from 2018-2020. The connecting rod wrist pin bushing may fail causing engine shutdowns. Dealers will install a detection system and repair defective engines at no cost. Notification began July 2020.
- Exhaust hanger bracket crack. Recall 19V122000 affects 24,173 vehicles between 2016-2020. A cracked rear exhaust hanger bracket can lead to detachment of the tail pipe creating road hazards. Dealers will replace the rear bracket and any damaged parts free of charge. Recall began April 2019.
Owners facing repeated repairs or ongoing safety-related defects should consider their rights under state lemon laws. Those dealing with unresolved recall issues may be eligible for legal remedies to address persistent vehicle problems.
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
111112
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.