Recall 17V406 affects 224 2018 International Lt and Hx trucks for fuel-pump drive gear slip. Fuel-pump replacement is free at Cummins dealers.
International is recalling 224 2018 Lt and Hx severe service diesel trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines under recall 17V406 because the fuel pump drive gear can slip on its shaft, causing loss of fuel pump function and an engine stall. An engine stall increases crash risk, and the International dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel pump on the 2018 International Lt and Hx diesel trucks feeds fuel to the Cummins X15 engine at the pressure and volume the engine needs to keep running. Its drive gear is mounted on a drive shaft, and that gear turns the pump as the engine runs.
On affected trucks, that drive gear was improperly assembled onto the shaft. The gear can slip instead of turning the pump correctly. When that happens, the pump stops delivering fuel as intended, the engine loses fuel supply, and the truck stalls.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall population is tied to Cummins engine serial numbers for trucks built with the suspect fuel pump, so the same year and model are not enough to identify every included truck.
Who's affected?
Covers the International Lt and Hx truck lines for the 2018 model year, with the same diesel fuel-system component listed for each.
| 2018 International Lt | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2018 International Hx | fuel system |
| Units affected | 224 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An engine stall can leave the driver without power in traffic and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so take any VIN match seriously and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 International Lt or Hx is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the free fuel-pump replacement that addresses fuel pump function loss and engine stall.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 17V406 when you call.
- Call Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or International customer service at 1-331-332-1590 with questions.
- Watch for engine-stall symptoms and avoid driving the truck until the fuel-pump repair is complete if it stalls or loses power.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an International technician replaces the suspect Cummins fuel pump tied to this recall. The known repair is a fuel pump replacement, and parts and labor are covered by the recall once the dealer repair is available. The work addresses a pump drive gear problem that can lead to fuel pump function loss and an engine stall. The source record does not give a separate owner reimbursement process for prior out-of-pocket repairs, so ask the service desk to document any related repair history in your service file.
Timeline
| August 11, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 11, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 14, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V406?
Recall 17V406 covers 224 2018 International Lt and Hx severe service diesel trucks equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. The fuel pump drive gear can slip on its shaft, causing fuel pump loss and an engine stall. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps for free.
What should I do if my 2018 International Lt or Hx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 17V406. If it is, contact a Cummins dealer to schedule the fuel pump replacement. Reference recall number 17V406 when you call, and ask whether the truck needs towing if it has stalled.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy for recall 17V406 is a free fuel pump replacement through Cummins dealers. Keep your appointment paperwork after the repair is complete.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an engine stall. If the fuel pump stops working, the truck can lose engine power while driving, which increases crash risk. The repair path is the fuel pump replacement, performed for free by a Cummins dealer.
What if I bought this International truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 International Lt or Hx is included, then reference recall 17V406 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V406000 |
|---|---|
| International customer service | 1-800-286-6467 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V406 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V406000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →