2017 INTERNATIONAL LT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
56
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT
The 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, ENGINE. 56 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT, potentially affecting up to 150,262 vehicles.
Recall 23V353000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
| 32,880 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up...
Consequence: Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
View full details →Recall 22V546000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 8,483 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.
Consequence: Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's...
View full details →Recall 21V079000 — ENGINE
| 27,457 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V079000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 27,457 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V122000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 24,173 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 International LT and 2017-2018 Prostar 73-inch sleeper cab models equipped with feature code 07BKP or 07BKR (exhaust system with horizontal after treatment device and horizontal tailpipe mounted on right side). In the affected vehicles, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, which can cause the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both...
Consequence: If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear exhaust hanger bracket and replace any forward bracket found cracked and any exhaust tailpipe found damaged, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer...
View full details →Recall 18E094000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 27,026 vehicles affected
Defect: Truck-Lite Company, LLC (Truck-Lite) is recalling certain right-hand incandescent halogen headlights, part numbers Truck-Lite 27628C, 27628C7, Navistar 4049970C91, 4049970C92, 4049970C93, and 4049970C94, for installation on Navistar International LT-series trucks. The headlights may have incorrect "VOL" markings when they should be marked as "VOR." These headlights are correctly designed to be visually/optically aimed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with...
Consequence: If the headlights have incorrect markings, when they are replaced, the headlights may be aimed incorrectly, decreasing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Truck-Lite will notify owners and will send them a "DOT VOR" label to install, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact International Trucks Customer Service Center at 1-800-448-7825.
View full details →Recall 17V174000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 2,786 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 International LT, 2016-2017 International ProStar, 2017-2018 International LoneStar and International RH heavy diesel trucks. The air dryer mounting bracket may fracture, causing air system leaks or a loss of air pressure to the brake system.
Consequence: A loss of brake air pressure could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air dryer mounting bracket, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for the recall is 17502.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT.
Safety Rating for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT
Navistar, Inc. has issued 56 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK1201515 — ENGINE
Title: Supplemental 2017 A26 (A26A) Misfire Diagnostics Applies To: 2017 A26 ESN 4500000 - 4599999
IK1201494 — ENGINE
This document will guide the user through reviewing a regeneration file, confirming it was completed properly, and determining what may be keeping it fromcompleting properly.
21501R1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The battery ground cable may break at the frame connection resulting in loss of electrical power and unintended engine shut down without warning.
21501R1 — SERVICE BRAKES
The battery ground cable may break at the frame connection resulting in loss of electrical power and unintended engine shut down without warning.
IK0400152 — VISIBILITY
Windshield Replacement on trucks equipped with Lane Departure Cameras; Only RH, LT, and Medium duty with feature codes 008TTG, 0008TPU, 0008TTT, 0008TTU
18519 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Under certain conditions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration may not function properly and may result in a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) overload condition and an increase in regulated air pollutants; only models with 2017 and 2018 MY A26 engine
IK0800578 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Body Builder Accessories Backfeeding Ignition Voltage
IK0800567 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter power connection cleaning
IK0800567 — EQUIPMENT
Starter power connection cleaning
IK0800567 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Starter power connection cleaning
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL LT
- 2016 INTERNATIONAL LT — 0 complaints
- 2017 INTERNATIONAL LT (current)
- 2018 INTERNATIONAL LT — 3 complaints
- 2019 INTERNATIONAL LT — 4 complaints
- 2020 INTERNATIONAL LT — 4 complaints
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL LT — 6 complaints
- 2022 INTERNATIONAL LT — 2 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LONESTAR — 9 total complaints