Navistar 2019 International CV Vehicles: Engine Block Heater Fire Risk
Navistar recalls 2019 International CV trucks with optional engine block heaters due to short-circuit risk of fire. Owners must have the heater cord or terminals replaced free by Navistar.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling 2019 International CV trucks with optional engine block heaters because the cord or terminals can short circuit and cause fire. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. with specific engine features. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224018-navistar-2019-international-cv-vehicles-engine-block-heater-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224018-navistar-2019-international-cv-vehicles-engine-block-heater-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V372000
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“Navistar 2019 International CV Vehicles: Engine Block Heater Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224018-navistar-2019-international-cv-vehicles-engine-block-heater-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V372000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V372000).
Why it’s dangerous
The engine block heater cord or terminals can short circuit, leading to potential fire. This risk is higher when the vehicle is in cold weather, as the heater is used more frequently.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 International CV trucks with Duramax 6.6L diesel engines and an optional engine block heater (feature code 12XBL) are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in cold weather are at higher risk due to potential fire hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 International CV truck has a Duramax 6.6L diesel engine and an optional engine block heater (feature code 12XBL). The recall started November 14, 2019, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar Customer Service
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a replacement of the engine block heater.
Get Engine Block Heater Replacement
Dealers will replace the engine block heater cord or terminals free of charge once the remedy becomes available.
What NHTSA says to do
Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on May 31, 2019. A second letter will be mailed when the remedy becomes available. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19508.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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 #19V372000 (May 14, 2019)
- 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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