2017–2021 International Lonestar & International LT Electrical System Recall 21V079000 (International 21501)

NHTSA recall 21V079000 (International recall 21501) covers about 27,457 2017–2021 International Lonestar & International LT vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 17, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V079000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

27,457
vehicles affected (potential)
2017–2021
model years
Feb 17, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables)

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.

The risk

An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Apr 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

International recall number 21501

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V079000 as 21501. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21501 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
International Lonestar2018–2021—
International LT2017–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 17, 2021
Owner notification
Apr 16, 2021
Build dates covered
May 18, 2016 to Jan 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Navistar, Inc.

Check your VIN for 21V079000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V079000 is open, call any International dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V079000 or 21501). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V079000?

NHTSA recall 21V079000 (International recall 21501) covers about 27,457 2017–2021 International Lonestar & International LT vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Feb 17, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V079000?

NHTSA's record for 21V079000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V079000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any International dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V079000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge." NHTSA lists Apr 16, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the International recall number for 21V079000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21501. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21501) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V079000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V079000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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