2018 International HX
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 2018 International HX. Newest first.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM), free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18518.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2018 International ProStar and 9900i trucks, 2018-2019 International LT trucks, 2017-2019 International LoneStar and HX trucks and 2017 International PayStar trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify the affected owners and dealers will replace the nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on October 11, 2018. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International HX and LT trucks equipped with a Cummins ISX engine and a Wabco 37.4 air compressor. The air compressor discharge line may contact the fuel filter inlet and outlet lines (fuel lines) and the heat generated from the air compressor discharge line may cause heat damage to the fuel lines.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Continued heat damage to the fuel lines could cause the fuel lines to rupture, resulting in a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the straight fitting on the air compressor discharge line and the discharge line with a 45-degree fitting and a redesigned discharge line, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18511.
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2019 International HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with feature code 04091 (dual air brake system) and 04AZY (Antilock Brake System (ABS) with 6 channel Electronic Stability Protection (ESP)). The air supply line to the SR7 roll stability valve may have been improperly routed to the ATR6 brake…
Risk and remedy
Risk
During a stability control oversteer event when there are slippery road conditions, the parking brakes may be modulated unintentionally, potentially causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the SR7 roll stability valve supply line to the ATR6 brake control valve control port, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18504.
Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018 International LT and HX severe service diesel trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Cummins has notified the owners of the affected vehicles and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean.
- 11006680This document will guide the user through repairing frame cracks and installing inner and outer frame reinforcement on HX models with C1 frame rail feature code 001cgc.
- 11002889This document will provide the user with cleaning options and procedures for aluminum bright work parts that become stained or tarnished.
- 11002887The purpose of this article is to describe all aspects of the A26 connecting rod replacement repair processes.
- 10254008Certain International vehicles built with A26 engines does meet the emission requirements for J1939-Stationary Test
- 10253979This document is to guide users to eliminate brake pedal rattle noise.
- 10253970This document details the procedure that must be followed to ensure proper alternator troubleshooting.
- 10251414Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
- 10251409Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
- 10249783A26 & S13 Fuel Gelling
- 10248310Cracked air cleaner housings; only Pre 2021 HX series trucks with Cummins X15 and feature code 12VBG - cowl mounted air cleaner.
- 10246233Tire Pressure Monitoring system; Feature Codes 16VLS, 16VUY, 16VVA, 16VVM, or 16VUZ
- 10246231J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10244926Rebuilding Cylinder Heads on Certain MaxxForce 11/13, N13, and A26 engines; 2010 to present.
- 10244924A26 and S13 Fuel Gelling; only vehicles equipped with International A26 or S13 engines
- 10244920No Idle HVAC run time shorter than expected - Bregstrom; Only Sleeper cab models with feature code 16UZL or 16VLN.
- 10243610How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines
- 10243596General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
- 10243595Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
- 10243594Certain International N13 engines may be noncompliant to the required On Board Diagnostics (OBD) Monitor, Manufacturers Self-Test (MST) for over-boost, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) low flow, and EGR high flow monitors. Under certain conditions, this noncompliance may result in the failure to detect an increase in regulated air pollutants.
- 10241558HX, PayStar, and 9900 Transmission Shifter Disengaging
- 10241555J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10241554J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10240193Snap-On torque wrench requirement for all big bore engine connecting rod bolts; A26, MaxxForce 13, N13 engines
- 10238861Removal and Installation of the Air Cleaner Assembly Cover and Air Filters; All Engines and only HX and LT series trucks with feature code 012VCB or 012VBZ Air Cleaner Assembly
- 10238860Fifth Wheel Unlock - Trailer Lamp Detection Calibration. Only models equipped with BCM feature code 597017
- 10238858QLS Emergency Calibration Revert Process
- 10238857This Emissions Recall applies to truck models for which, per agreement with EPA and CARB, Navistar, Inc. provided an emergency calibration for International A26 engines when a DEF Quality Sensor (DQS) was not available. This action addressed the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Quality Sensor failures in the field and the unavailability of parts due to the worldwide chip shortage. This recall is step two of this program designed to revert all affected vehicles back to the certified calibration and to provide them with the latest improved DQS and Coolant Control Valve (CCV) designs. Additionally, the emergency calibration and the restoration to the certified calibration with the latest improved DQS and Coolant Control Valve (CCV) designs have no effect on vehicle Emissions.
- 10237468New air compressor incorporates an oil feed dowel O-ring. Only models equipped with 2010 and newer MaxxForce 11/13 engines, all N13, and A26 engines
- 10237462QLS Emergency Calibration Revert Process
- 10237447Per agreement with EPA and CARB, Cummins, Inc. provided an emergency calibration for Cummins ISB, B6.7, ISL9, L9, and X15 engines when a DEF Quality Sensor (DQS) was not available. This action addressed the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Quality Sensor failures in the field and the unavailability of parts due to the worldwide chip shortage. This recall is step two of this program designed to revert all affected vehicles back to the certified calibration and to provide them with the latest improved DQS and Coolant Control Valve (CCV) designs. Additionally, the emergency calibration and the restoration to the certified calibration with the latest improved DQS and Coolant Control Valve (CCV) designs have no effect on vehicle Emissions.
- 10236047Lift Axle potential interference; adjusting clearance when lift axle is in the "up" position
- 10236043Tire Pressure Monitoring systems (TPMS); Only LT, RH, HV, HX, or MV series trucks with feature code 16VLS, 16VUY, 16VVA,16VUZ, or 16VVM
- 10236042New Air compressor Incorporates an oil feed dowel O-ring; only models built with MaxxForce 11/13, N13, or A26 Engines
- 10234021Rebuilding cylinder heads on certain EPA 2010 MaxxForce 11/13, N13, and A26 Engines
- 10234015Cummins Programming guide and fault codes285 & 265; only vehicles built with Cummins B6.7, X15, or L9 engines
- 10234007Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
- 10234000Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
- 10232616Rebuilding Cylinder Heads on Certain International MaxxForce 11/13 engines and all International N13 and A26 engines
- 10232615Service Diagnostic Software (SDS) Template to enable Recall 22518 connecting rod knock detection software. Only vehicles with International A26 Engine
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