International Lonestar, LT (2017-2021): Electrical system
Recall 21V079000 · Feb 17, 2021 · Navistar, Inc.
27,457
vehicles affected
27,457
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V079000
- Date
- Feb 17, 2021
- Maker
- Navistar, Inc.
- Units affected
- 27,457
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables; Engine
- Model years
- 2017-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| International | Lonestar | 2018-2021 |
| International | LT | 2017-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V079000?
2 models: International Lonestar (2018-2021), International LT (2017-2021), about 27,457 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V079000?
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.
What can happen?
An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.