Navistar Recalls 2020 International HV Trucks for Brake Valve Defect
Navistar is recalling 2020 International HV 6X4 vehicles because a non-Quick Release Modulator Valve may increase brake release time, raising the risk of brake or tire fires.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the air brake system that explicitly increases the risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 International HV 6X4 vehicles. These vehicles were built with a non-Quick Release Modulator Valve (NQRMV) instead of the required Quick Release Modulator Valve (QRMV). This defect may affect the brake release time, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
The defect could result in a longer time required to exhaust the brake chambers, which may increase the risk of a brake or tire fire. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the NQRMV with a QRMV free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- INTERNATIONAL HV
- Brand
- INTERNATIONAL
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- HV
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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