INTERNATIONAL HV 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V227000

Make Model Year
INTERNATIONAL HV 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-05-28 2021-04-01 2021-04-01

Manufacturers Involved: International Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 21503

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 845

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121

Summary

Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain 2021 International LT, RH, MV, and HV vehicles equipped with Bendix pressure switches. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Consequence

Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21503.

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.