2021 INTERNATIONAL RH Complaints and Recall Information
The 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety system malfunctions and electronic control unit errors based on the recall data.
There are 12 recalls affecting various systems on the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH. These recalls cover electrical software defects, brake system malfunctions, lighting failures, engine control problems, and parking brake issues.
Recalls- Electrical system software. Recall 24V818000 affects 105,276 vehicles and involves the Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units. Electrical noise can cause incorrect command processing or ECU failure. This may diminish or disable safety systems like ABS, traction control, and collision mitigation. Dealers will reprogram the ECU software free of charge. Notification letters mailed December 16, 2024.
- Body Control Module software. Recall 23V119000 affects 4,199 vehicles due to a software error allowing the vehicle to overcome the parking brake during PTO operation. This can cause unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will update BCM software free of charge. Notification letters expected April 24, 2023.
- Back-up lights. Recall 23V353000 impacts 32,880 vehicles. The back-up lights provide low visibility and fail to meet Federal Safety Standard 108. This increases crash risk due to obstructed warning signals. Dealers will replace rear stop/turn signal lights free of charge. Notification letters mailed May 6, 2024.
- Engine control module software. Recall 23V220000 concerns 770 vehicles where the ECM may become unresponsive, causing sudden speed reduction to idle while driving. This raises crash risk. Dealers will update ECM software free of charge. Notification expected May 26, 2023.
- ABS warning light malfunction. Recall 23V370000 affects 59,684 vehicles with an ABS indicator light that fails to stay illuminated during a malfunction, violating Federal Safety Standard 121. This prevents driver warning of ABS issues. Dealers will update software free of charge. Notification expected July 24, 2023.
- Brake system check valve. Recall 21V227000 involves 845 vehicles where a retainer in the SC-3 single check valve may be improperly seated, causing unintended spring brake application and increased crash risk. Dealers will replace the check valves free of charge. Notification letters mailed May 28, 2021.
- Engine wrist pin failure. Recall 21V281000 covers 10,038 vehicles with a wrist pin defect that can cause connecting rod failure and stall risk. Dealers will install detection software and repair defective engines free of charge. Notification letters mailed June 11, 2021.
- Parking brake diaphragm. Recall 21V226000 covers 615 vehicles where a spring inside the brake chamber may cause diaphragm damage, leading to an air leak and unintended parking brake engagement. Dealers will inspect and replace chambers as needed free of charge. Notification letters mailed May 28, 2021.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved issues related to these recalls may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal resources for assistance with safety defects or unresolved recall repairs could be beneficial.
2021 INTERNATIONAL RH Summary
2021
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
214307
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2021 INTERNATIONAL RH
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 RH
770 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International LT and RH trucks. The engine control module (ECM) may be unresponsive to throttle pedal application, which can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly slow to idle speed on the road.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly slows to idle speed on the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.
2021 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.
2021 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.
2021 INTERNATIONAL RH
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 RH
845 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT, RH, MV, and HV vehicles equipped with Bendix pressure switches. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Risk: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 INTERNATIONAL RH
615 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The spring inside the spring brake chamber may allow the pressure plate to shift and wear a hole through the diaphragm.
Risk: A hole in the diaphragm may cause an air leak, causing the parking brake to engage and increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.