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International recall 20504

International calls it 20504. NHTSA filed it as campaign 20V255000 on May 7, 2020: engine on the 2018–2020 International LT and 1 other International model, 5,277 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
20V2550002018–2020 International LT and 1 other International modelEngineMay 7, 20205,277high
Problem Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail. Risk Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20504.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 20V255000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 20504 is the number International assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 20V255000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 20504 the same recall as 20V255000?

Yes. 20504 is International’s own number for it; 20V255000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 20504 cover?

2018–2020 International LT and 1 other International model, 5,277 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 20504 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.