International Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2020
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 9 safety recalls made by International Motors, LLC in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20510)
Engine may Rev and Overcome Parking Brake
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International MV, 2020-2021 International HV, 2014-2020 International DuraStar and 2015-2018 International WorkStar vehicles. When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is still in the drive or reverse position and the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine may rev and overcome the parking brake's ability to keep the vehicle from moving.
NHTSA ID: 20V810000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 17,213
Consequence Summary:
Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the parameters in the Cummins ECM for feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU that enables the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20510.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.81
December 17, 2020
(Campaign #: None)
Illuminated Stop Sign may Fail
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 IC Bus CE school buses. The weather seal of the illuminated stop sign unit may allow contaminants to enter into the unit, resulting in reduced performance. In certain cases, an electrical short may occur which would render the unit inoperable.
NHTSA ID: 20V789000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
If the sign performance is inhibited, or completely inoperable, it can reduce the visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LED illuminated school bus signs, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 24, 2020
(Campaign #: 20508)
Reflective Tape Missing/FMVSS 108
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021 International MV and HV vehicles equipped with feature code 10EWW, 10EYD, 10HYR, or 10JPJ (Fifth wheel, stationary), 10HJA (Fifth wheel, air slide) or 10WDN (Fifth wheel mounting angles). The vehicles may not have had sections of reflective tape applied to the right and left upper contours of the cab. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamp, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 20V584000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
Without the reflective strips, a truck operating without a trailer at night may be less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape to the back of the cab, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20508.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.86
August 20, 2020
(Campaign #: 20507)
Axle Hardware may be too Short
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recall certain 2020-2021 International HX vehicles equipped with SL2065 steerable lift axle suspension systems with a 20,000lb capacity. The lower rear pivot cap screws that connect the trailing arm to the steerable auxiliary lift axle that may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts.
NHTSA ID: 20V494000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
The short screws can cause the hardware to separate from the suspension system and become road hazards, increasing the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace all of the lower rear pivot cap screws and associated nuts and washers, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20507.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.25
May 20, 2020
(Campaign #: 20505)
ABS Malfunction Indicator May Not Light/FMVSS 105
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 International CV vehicles. Due to a software error, the Antilock Braking System (ABS) malfunction indicator does not light when there is a loss of communication between the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) and the Body Control Module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
NHTSA ID: 20V285000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,805
Consequence Summary:
If the malfunction warning does not light, the driver may not be aware of an inoperative ABS or Automatic Traction Control (ATC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will program the BCM software with a new calibration, free of charge. This recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20505.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.18
May 7, 2020
(Campaign #: 20504)
Engine Wrist Pin Bushing May Fail
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2020 International LT and 2019-2020 International RH trucks. The wrist pin bushing of the engine connecting rod may fail.
NHTSA ID: 20V255000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,277
Consequence Summary:
Connecting rod failure may result in an unexpected engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will install a detection system to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and engines with a defective connecting rod will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20504.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.89
April 22, 2020
(Campaign #: 20503)
Axles Insufficiently Lubricated
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International WorkStar and International HV vehicles equipped with Meritor MX-14-120 EVO steer axles. The axles may have insufficient lubrication, which may result in damage to the wheel end bearings.
NHTSA ID: 20V229000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 130
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings are damaged, the wheel may separate and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steer axle wheel hubs for proper fluid level and repair any damaged wheel end components and spindles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20503.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.31
April 17, 2020
(Campaign #: None)
Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
NHTSA ID: 20V219000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 27,421
Consequence Summary:
A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 17, 2020
(Campaign #: None)
Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2021 IC CE School Buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
NHTSA ID: 20V220000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 23,299
Consequence Summary:
A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater non-operable and remove the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and install a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No