2020 International Hx recalls and problems

The 2020 International Hx has 3 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2020 compares

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3recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

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3 recalls

Structure

Mar 16, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V170000 · 5,769 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2024 International HX vehicles. The grille surround may corrode and detach from the truck.

Risk: A detached grille surround can fall to the roadway and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the grille surround, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23507.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Engine

Sep 15, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V691000 · 7,918 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Suspension

Aug 20, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V494000 · 80 vehicles

Problem: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recall certain 2020-2021 International HX vehicles equipped with SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle that may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.

Risk: The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.

Remedy & notes

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower rear pivot cap screws and associated nuts and washers, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20507.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2020 vs. other International Hx years

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Questions

Does the 2020 International Hx have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2020 International Hx, the latest from Mar 16, 2023 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 International Hx?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 International Hx.