2021 INTERNATIONAL RH — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH
The 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 13 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH
NHTSA has recorded 13 recalls for the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH, potentially affecting up to 542,252 vehicles.
Recall 24V818000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 105,276 vehicles affected
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24515.
View full details →Recall 24V818000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 105,276 vehicles affected
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24515.
View full details →Recall 24V818000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 105,276 vehicles affected
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24515.
View full details →Recall 24V818000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 105,276 vehicles affected
Defect: International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Lonestar, 2021-2025 RH, HV, MV, LT, HX, and 2022 PROSTAR vehicles, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2024. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 24515.
View full details →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 23V370000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
| 59,684 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International HV, HX, LoneStar, LT, MV, eMV, and RH trucks, and IC Bus CE, 2021-2023 IC Bus RE, and 2022-2023 IC Bus TC Commercial Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in...
Consequence: An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Towing variant vehicles under this campaign will not be repaired under recall 24V-8918. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825....
View full details →Recall 23V220000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
| 770 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 International LT and RH trucks. The engine control module (ECM) may be unresponsive to throttle pedal application, which can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly slow to idle speed on the road.
Consequence: A vehicle that unexpectedly slows to idle speed on the roadway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23509.
View full details →Recall 23V119000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
| 4,199 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2019-2021 International RH, 2019-2022 International MV, and 2022 International HX vehicles. A software error in the Body Control Module (BCM) may allow the vehicle to overcome the park brake during power-take-off (PTO) operation.
Consequence: A parking brake that does not hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23503.
View full details →Recall 23V119000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 4,199 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2019-2021 International RH, 2019-2022 International MV, and 2022 International HX vehicles. A software error in the Body Control Module (BCM) may allow the vehicle to overcome the park brake during power-take-off (PTO) operation.
Consequence: A parking brake that does not hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23503.
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 21V281000 — ENGINE
| 10,038 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International LT and RH trucks. The wrist pin may crack and cause connecting rod failure.
Consequence: Connecting rod failure may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. Vehicles previously repaired under Recall...
View full details →Recall 21V227000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 845 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT, RH, MV, and HV vehicles equipped with Bendix pressure switches. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121,...
Consequence: Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21503.
View full details →Recall 21V226000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 615 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The spring inside the spring brake chamber may allow the pressure plate to shift and wear a hole through the diaphragm.
Consequence: A hole in the diaphragm may cause an air leak, causing the parking brake to engage and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the spring brake chambers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH.
Safety Rating for the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH
Navistar, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK0500021 — STEERING
This document will guide the user how to properly diagnose or repair a truck equipped with a Sheppard's steering gear with Auto Relief Plungers.
IK2600265 — ENGINE
This document will guide the user on what to do when they receive a fault code after programming an ECM on A 26A engines
22504 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Under certain conditions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) programming may not detect when the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) flow exceeds the predetermined threshold resulting in not setting a fault code and activating the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Only models equipped with International A26 engine.
IK1201429 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CPA BEAM RCT and Idle Test for A26 engine; only trucks equipped with International A26 engine
21502 — PARKING BRAKE
The spring inside the spring brake chamber may allow the pressure plate to shift and wear a hole through the diaphragm resulting in an air leak.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2021 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 — 0 complaints
- 2019 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2020 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL RH (current)
- 2022 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2023 INTERNATIONAL RH — 2 complaints
- 2024 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2025 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 complaints
- 2026 INTERNATIONAL RH — 0 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