2016–2021 International Lonestar & International LT Electrical System Recall 22V546000 (International 22516)

NHTSA recall 22V546000 (International recall 22516) covers about 8,483 2016–2021 International Lonestar & International LT vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 28, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V546000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

8,483
vehicles affected (potential)
2016–2021
model years
Jul 28, 2022
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 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.

The risk

Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22516.

Status: NHTSA lists Sep 26, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

International recall number 22516

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V546000 as 22516. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22516 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 LT2016–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jul 28, 2022
Owner notification
Sep 26, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Navistar, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V546000

  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 22V546000 is open, call any International dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V546000 or 22516). 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 22V546000?

NHTSA recall 22V546000 (International recall 22516) covers about 8,483 2016–2021 International Lonestar & International LT vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jul 28, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V546000?

NHTSA's record for 22V546000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, 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 22V546000?

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 22V546000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge." NHTSA lists Sep 26, 2022 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 22V546000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22516. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22516) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V546000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V546000, 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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