Navistar 2019 International Vehicles Recall: Unintended Movement Risk
Navistar recalls certain 2019 International trucks with specific transmissions due to potential unintended vehicle movement causing crashes. Owners must have TCM recalibrated free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling specific 2019 International trucks that may experience unintended movement, increasing crash risk. Owners must have the transmission control module recalibrated at a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224000-navistar-2019-international-vehicles-recall-unintended-movement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224000-navistar-2019-international-vehicles-recall-unintended-movement-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V826000
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“Navistar 2019 International Vehicles Recall: Unintended Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224000-navistar-2019-international-vehicles-recall-unintended-movement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V826000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V826000).
Why it’s dangerous
An internal component in the clutch assembly can fail, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly. This unintended movement increases the risk of a crash, especially during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, and 2018 TranStar trucks with certain Eaton ECA transmissions are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential unintended movement.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2019 International HV, MV, 2018-2019 HX, LT, RH, LoneStar, ProStar, WorkStar, or 2018 TranStar model with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. The recall started January 18, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar Customer Service
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a TCM recalibration at a dealer.
Have Transmission Recalibrated
Dealers will free of charge recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM) to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the Transmission Control Module (TCM), free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18518.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V826000 (November 21, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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