Beginning May-25, 2018, Navistar will be notifying dealers and customers that certain 2018-2019 International LT trucks are being recalled.NHTSA recalled some Navistar trucks
Description of defect: When the hood is in the closed position on certain 2018-2019 International LT trucks, the fender splash panel may rub on the inlet fuel line fitting to the fuel/water separator, causing abrasion damage to the fitting and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Vehicles: Heavy diesel truck, GVWR of 26,001 to 55,001 and over equipped with a 483 model fuel/water separator feature code 0015LMC, 0015LMD, 0015LNC, 0015LND, or 0015LPK with drum brakes or a 488 model fuel/water separator feature code 0015LNL, 0015LNM, or 0015LPL.Inclusive dates of manufacture are from start of production of the LT model through the date the issue was contained at the assembly plant.
Number of vehicles involved: 527
Estimated percentage with defect: 100 percent
Remedy: The remedy will involve trimming the splash panel to allow proper clearance and replacing any fuel/water inlet line fitting found with abrasion damage. Navistar's plan for reimbursement will be included in customer notification.
Contact: Navistar 1-800-448-7825 manufacture recall number 18503
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