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HighNHTSA·20V285000·Announced 2020-05-20

Navistar Recalls 2019-2020 International CV Vehicles Due to ABS Software Error

Navistar is recalling 2019-2020 International CV vehicles because a software error may prevent the ABS warning light from illuminating, potentially leaving drivers unaware of system failures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (braking system warning failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 International CV vehicles. The recall addresses a software error in the Body Control Module (BCM) that can prevent the Antilock Braking System (ABS) malfunction indicator from lighting up when there is a loss of communication between the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) and the BCM. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

If the malfunction warning does not light, the driver may not be aware that the ABS or Automatic Traction Control (ATC) system is inoperative. This lack of warning increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 20, 2020.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will program the BCM software with a new calibration free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20505. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL CV
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,805

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)

  • CV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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