2020 INTERNATIONAL RH Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 INTERNATIONAL RH has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle safety systems and engine defects as indicated by the recall data.
There are five recalls covering electrical systems, parking brakes, exterior lighting, and engine components. The recalls involve software updates and part replacements designed to address safety and operational defects.
Recalls- Body Control Module/BCM. NHTSA recall 23V119000 affects 4,199 vehicles due to a software error that can override the parking brake during power-take-off operation. This could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the BCM software free of charge.
- Parking Brake. Also covered under recall 23V119000 for the same 4,199 vehicles, the issue involves the parking brake failing to hold due to BCM software faults. The fix is a free software update with no "Do Not Drive" advisory.
- Back-Up Lights. Recall 23V353000 involves 32,880 vehicles including 2018-2024 INTERNATIONAL RH trucks. The back-up lights provide low visibility and do not meet federal safety standards, posing a crash risk. Dealers will replace the rear stop/turn signal lights at no cost.
- Engine Connecting Rod. Recall 21V281000 affects 10,038 trucks from 2019-2021 model years. The wrist pin may crack causing connecting rod failure that could stall the engine and increase crash risk. Dealers install detection software and repair defective engines free of charge.
- Engine Connecting Rod Wrist Pin Bushing. Recall 20V255000 affects 5,277 vehicles from 2018-2020. The wrist pin bushing may fail causing unexpected engine shutdown and crash risk. Dealers provide detection software and repairs at no cost.
Owners facing repeated repairs related to these safety defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a consumer protection attorney experienced in lemon law claims could be beneficial for affected vehicle owners.
2020 INTERNATIONAL RH Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
52394
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 INTERNATIONAL RH
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 RH
4199 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2019-2021 International RH, 2019-2022 International MV, and 2022 International HX vehicles. A software error in the Body Control Module (BCM) may allow the vehicle to overcome the park brake during power-take-off (PTO) operation.
Risk: A parking brake that does not hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
2020 INTERNATIONAL RH
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 RH
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.