2018 INTERNATIONAL RH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH
The 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH, potentially affecting up to 83,989 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 22V691000 — ENGINE
| 7,918 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V826000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 21,740 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar automated manual transmission vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM), free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18518.
View full details →Recall 18V293000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 18,665 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 International WorkStar, DuraStar, LoneStar, LT, ProStar, RH and IC Bus HC, 2018 International TranStar, 2019 International HV and MV trucks and transit buses. The front driver and passenger seat belt anchor D-ring bolt may break in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal...
Consequence: If the D-ring bolt breaks during a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will replace the D-ring bolt depending on the information found on the seat belt label, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number...
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 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH.
Safety Rating for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH
Navistar, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK0800660 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Chassis Harness Rubbing Inner Fender; Only RH series trucks built prior to 07/03/2023
IK1600133 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Textured surfaces on painted plastic bumpers, chassis side skirts, and fender extendtions
IK1500098 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Installing the Racor GreenMax Primary Fuel Water Separator in Place of the Davco 382; Only LT and RH Series built with A26 engines
IK1100032 — POWER TRAIN
Hydraulic Clutch Diagnostic & Service Information
IK0800541 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electronic Gauge Cluster Warning Lights in LT and RH After Cluster Replacement; only built without Electronic Stability Control Cluster
IK1900253 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
A/C Condensers for LT and RH Part Number Update
IK0800554 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Telematics Installation Guidelines; Only units built with 500K baud rate data link
IK1201009 — ENGINE
Winter Front Usage
AFC17916 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Multi Module recalibration, Bumper Rock Screen, Engine Harness Routing / uptime improvement
IK0400156 — PARKING BRAKE
Trailer Parking Brake / Hand Valve Routing; only models that do NOT have feature 004WDU (hand valve omit).
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL RH
- 2016 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2017 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2018 INTERNATIONAL RH (current)
- 2019 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2020 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2022 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2023 INTERNATIONAL RH — 2 complaints
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 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