2018–2021 International (4 models) Engine Recall 22V691000 (International 22518)

NHTSA recall 22V691000 (International recall 22518) covers about 7,918 2018–2021 International (4 models) vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Sep 15, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V691000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

7,918
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2021
model years
Sep 15, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine

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.

The risk

Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Nov 14, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

International recall number 22518

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V691000 as 22518. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22518 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 HV2018–2021—
International HX2018–2020—
International LT2018–2021—
International RH2018–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 15, 2022
Owner notification
Nov 14, 2022
Build dates covered
date not listed to May 18, 2018
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Navistar, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V691000

  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 22V691000 is open, call any International dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V691000 or 22518). 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 22V691000?

NHTSA recall 22V691000 (International recall 22518) covers about 7,918 2018–2021 International (4 models) vehicles (engine), filed with NHTSA Sep 15, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V691000?

NHTSA's record for 22V691000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, 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 22V691000?

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 22V691000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "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." NHTSA lists Nov 14, 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 22V691000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22518. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22518) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V691000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V691000, 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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