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International recall 21501

International calls it 21501. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V079000 on Feb 17, 2021: engine on the 2017–2021 International LT and 1 other International model, 27,457 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
21V0790002017–2021 International LT and 1 other International modelEngineFeb 17, 202127,457high
Problem Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2017-2021 International LT vehicles. The battery ground cable ring terminal at the frame connecting point may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine shutdown without warning. Risk An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the battery ground cable, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21501.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V079000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 21501 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. 21V079000 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 21501 the same recall as 21V079000?

Yes. 21501 is International’s own number for it; 21V079000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 21501 cover?

2017–2021 International LT and 1 other International model, 27,457 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 21501 repair cost anything?

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