International commercial trucks recalled for park brake software defect
Navistar is recalling 2018-2022 International trucks with a software defect that may prevent the park brake from holding during power-take-off operation, risking unexpected vehicle movement.
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: Defect in critical brake system confirmed, but no injuries or deaths reported. Per rubric guidance, confirmed hazards without reported incidents score at most High (3).
Plain-English summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2018-2022 International commercial trucks (including HX, HV, MV, and RH models) due to a software error in the Body Control Module (BCM). The defect may allow the vehicle to overcome the park brake during power-take-off (PTO) operation.
A park brake that fails to hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crashes and injuries. Approximately 4,199 vehicles are affected by this recall.
Owners will receive notification letters starting April 24, 2023. Dealers will update the BCM software free of charge. Owners with questions can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2022 INTERNATIONAL HX
- Brand
- INTERNATIONAL
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial truck
- Hazard
- park-brake-failure
- software-defect
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 4,199
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)
- HX
- MV
- HV
- RH
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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