International Lt — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 20, 2025
Model years: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain trucks, the quick release valves for the parking brake may not work properly. As a result, the transmission may not shift into neutral (N) automatically. If this happens
Also affects: International Rh
International Lt — Visual System
High risk
Apr 24, 2025
Model years: 2025, 2026
Issue: On certain trucks, the right-side (passenger-side) windshield wiper arm could separate from the wiper motor. If this happens, the windshield wiper may not work. Note: For th
Also affects: International Hv, International Rh, International Mv, International Hx
International Lt — Brakes
High risk
Oct 31, 2024
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work,
Also affects: International Lonestar, International Hv, International Mv, International Hx, International Rh
International Lt — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 1, 2024
Model years: 2025
On certain trucks equipped with a Cummins X15 engine, the fuel pump may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the fuel pump barrels could break and cause a fuel leak. I
Also affects: International Hx
International Lt — Steering
High risk
Jul 25, 2024
Model years: 2025
On certain trucks, the ball stud on the steer axle tie rod(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the stud could fail and cause a loss of steering control.
Also affects: International Hv, International Hx, International Mv, International Rh
International Lt — Steering
High risk
Feb 8, 2024
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering.
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, International Hv, International Hx, International Mv, International Rh
International Lt — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 26, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the warning light for the antilock brake system (ABS) doesn't stay on when there's a problem with the system, and the vehicle is moving.
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, International Emv, International Hv, International Hx, International Lonestar
International Lt — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 18, 2023
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Issue: On certain trucks, the backup lamps could be blocked and may not be visible. As a result, the trucks don't meet the requirements of the Canadian regulations. Note: This reca
Also affects: International 8100, International 9100i, International 9400i, International 9200i, International 8500
International Lt — Brakes
High risk
Mar 30, 2023
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain trucks, a problem with the engine control software could cause the throttle pedal not to work. If this happens, the truck could unexpectedly slow to idle speed while dri
Also affects: International Hv, International Rh
International Lt — Suspension
High risk
Nov 23, 2022
Model years: 2023
On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for multiple front and rear suspension and steering parts may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the nut(s) could loosen. If this
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, International Cv, International Emv, International Hv, International Hx
International Lt — Engine
High risk
Sep 15, 2022
Model years: 2018, 2021
On certain trucks, the connecting rod bushings could fail due to a manufacturing defect. This could cause an engine failure that can result in a sudden loss of power with an inabil
Also affects: International Hv, International Hx, International Rh
International Lt — Engine
High risk
Aug 10, 2022
Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, a problem in the engine control module (ECM) could cause a short circuit. If this happens, the engine could stall and you may not be able to restart it.
Also affects: International Hv, International Hx, International Mv
International Lt — Electrical
High risk
Jul 28, 2022
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the battery ground cables that connect to the vehicle frame could overheat. If this happens, the battery post could separate and cause a loss of electrical power
Also affects: International Lonestar
International Lt — Steering
High risk
Jun 16, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain trucks and buses, the steering gear may not have been assembled correctly. As a result, the steering gear could break and cause a loss of steering. Safety Risk: A
Also affects: International Hv, International Rh, International Mv, International Hx, International Lonestar
International Lt — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 17, 2022
Model years: 2019
On certain trucks, the reverse lights may not shine true white light. Canadian regulations require reverse lights to be a within a specific colour range.
Also affects: International Rh
International Lt — Engine
High risk
Apr 22, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the connecting rod bushings could fail due to a manufacturing defect. This could cause an engine failure that can result in a sudden loss of power with an inabil
Also affects: International Rh
International Lt — Brakes
High risk
Apr 1, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain trucks, the spring brake chambers may have been built with defective springs. Over time, this could cause wear and result in an air leak that can cause the parkin
Also affects: International Rh
International Lt — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 24, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On a small number of trucks, the cap screws that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the flywheel could detach. If this
International Lt — Electrical
High risk
Feb 17, 2021
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain trucks, the ring terminal that attaches the battery ground cable to the frame may break. If this happens, there could be a loss of electrical power and the engine
Also affects: International Lonestar
International Lt — Engine
High risk
May 8, 2020
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain trucks, the connecting rod bushings could fail due to a manufacturing defect. This could cause an engine failure that can result in a sudden loss of power with an inabil
Also affects: International Rh
International Lt — Brakes
High risk
Mar 19, 2020
Model years: 2019, 2020
On certain trucks, the connections inside the brake switch could break. UPDATE – When Navistar notified Transport Canada about this problem, they believed that it may cause the bra
Also affects: International Hx
International Lt — Structure
High risk
Feb 22, 2019
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, the exhaust hanger brackets may crack and allow the tail pipe to separate from the vehicle.
Also affects: International Prostar
International Lt — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 20, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles equipped with an electronic clutch actuator (ECA), the clutch may have been manufactured improperly and could fail. If this occurs, the broken clutch components
Also affects: International Durastar, International Hv, International Hx, International Lonestar, International Mv
International Lt — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 29, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The vehicles may have b
International Lt — Brakes
High risk
Sep 10, 2018
Model years: 2019
On certain vehicles, the spring-actuated parking brake may have been improperly assembled. This could result in an internal air leak or a complete separation of the parking brake f
Also affects: Ic Bus Ce Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Fbc Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Fe Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, Ic Bus Re Commercial Bus
International Lt — Engine
High risk
Sep 5, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain trucks built with a Cummins X15 or ISX15 engine equipped with nylon fuel lines and a banjo bolt on the fuel pump, a blockage in the fuel cooling system may cause a fuel
Also affects: International Prostar, International Paystar, International Hx, International 9900i, International Lonestar
International Lt — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 18, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain commercial trucks, a fuel line could contact the air compressor discharge line. Heat from the compressor discharge line could damage the fuel line, causing a fuel leak w
Also affects: International Hx
International Lt — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 3, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, the seat belt D-ring mounting bolts may break due to a material defect. If this occurs, the seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant in a crash, i
Also affects: Ic Bus Hc Commercial Bus, International Durastar, International Hv, International Lonestar, International Mv
International Lt — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 28, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles, when the hood is closed, the fender splash panel may rub on the inlet fuel line fitting of the fuel/water separator. This could result in abrasion damage to th
International Lt — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 14, 2017
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with Cummins ISX 15 engines and certain fuel pumps, the drive gear on the fuel pump may spin loose on the drive shaft. This could result in a loss of p
Also affects: International Hx
International Lt — Brakes
High risk
Mar 14, 2017
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the air dryer mounting bracket may fracture and cause the air dryer to separate the frame. This could potentially cause the air lines to separate from the drye
Also affects: International Prostar, International Rh, International Lonestar