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Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V810000·Announced 2020-12-23

International DuraStar and WorkStar Engine Control Software Defect Recall

Navistar recalls 17,213 2014-2021 International commercial trucks with an engine control defect. The software flaw can cause unexpected vehicle movement when parked with the PTO engaged, risking crashes and injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 source describes a risk-of-harm product where a software defect in the engine control module could cause unexpected vehicle movement and increase crash and injury risk, but no actual injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury receive a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling 17,213 model-year 2014–2021 International DuraStar, WorkStar, MV and HV commercial trucks. The recall addresses a software defect in the Cummins engine control module affecting vehicles with feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU that enable the PTO neutral interlock.

When the parking brake is applied, the automatic transmission is in drive or reverse, and the stationary PTO switch is engaged, the engine control software allows the engine to rev to a level that can overcome the parking brake's ability to hold the vehicle in place.

Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software parameters free of charge. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. The recall began February 17, 2021. For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL MV, DURASTAR, WORKSTAR, HV
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
17,213

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 (4)

  • MV
  • DURASTAR
  • WORKSTAR
  • HV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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