Suspension:multiple Axle

NHTSA campaign 20V494000 · announced August 20, 2020 · filed by Navistar, Inc. · 80 units affected

The 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.

The 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.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.