Parking brakeRecall 21V-226 · International vehicles
Navistar, Inc. recall 21V-226 covers 615 International vehicles for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on April 1, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V226000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A hole in the diaphragm may cause an air leak, causing the parking brake to engage and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 recall is 21502.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.