2019–2021 International LT & International RH Engine Recall 21V281000 (International 21505)

NHTSA recall 21V281000 (International recall 21505) covers about 10,038 2019–2021 International LT & International RH vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Apr 22, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V281000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

10,038
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2021
model years
Apr 22, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.

The risk

Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall 20V255 that received only a software update will need to return to the dealer for the new remedy. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21505.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 11, 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 21505

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V281000 as 21505. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "21505 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 LT2019–2021—
International RH2019–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 22, 2021
Owner notification
Jun 11, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Navistar, Inc.

Check your VIN for 21V281000

  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 21V281000 is open, call any International dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V281000 or 21505). 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 21V281000?

NHTSA recall 21V281000 (International recall 21505) covers about 10,038 2019–2021 International LT & International RH vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Apr 22, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V281000?

NHTSA's record for 21V281000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing 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 21V281000?

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 21V281000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 11, 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 21V281000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 21505. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (21505) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V281000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V281000, 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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