Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 17, 2020
Navistar 2017-2020 International Trucks: Fuel Heater Fire Risk
Navistar recalls 2017-2021 International trucks with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines and specific fuel module options due to fire risk from overheating fuel heaters.
“Navistar 2017-2020 International Trucks: Fuel Heater Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79696-navistar-2017-2020-international-trucks-fuel-heater-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V219000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V219000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 17, 2020, that Navistar is recalling certain International and IC buses due to a fuel heater fire risk. Owners should contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 for the remedy.
How to tell if you have it
International WorkStar, 2017-2020
International DuraStar, 2017-2020
IC 1300 FBC Commercial, 2018-2019
IC HC Commercial, 2018-2019
IC CE Commercial, 2018-2021
International MV, 2018-2021
International HV, 2018-2021
IC TC Commercial, 2019-2021
What to do
Cummins will notify affected customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by installing a plug or rendering it inoperable and removing the fuse, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, the electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat, causing plastic to melt and potentially catch fire. This hazard increases the risk of injury and may also lead to engine stalling, which increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Navistar, Inc. has 185 other recalls on record since 2008-11-24. Other recent recalls include Navistar 2024-2025 School Buses brake caliper detachment risk (2024-10-02), Navistar 2025 CV Vehicles air bag deployment failure (2024-10-01), and Navistar 2025 International LT Vehicles fuel pump leak risk (2024-10-01). Other recent recalls of similar products include Ford F-150 2025 Fuel Tank Recall (2026-09-09), Ford Bronco Sport 2026 Engine Block Heater Fire Risk (2026-04-14), and Freightliner FCCC XBS Recall (2026-10-07).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck has a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The recall covers 2017-2021 International models including WorkStar, DuraStar, and other commercial trucks.
Brand
Navistar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Cummins
Call 1-800-286-6467 to get the fix for your vehicle.
Have dealer disable fuel heater
Dealers will install a plug or cover to make the fuel heater inoperable and remove the electrical fuse.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 41 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Navistar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V219000 — Navistar 2017-2020 International Trucks: Fuel Heater Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Navistar 2017-2020 International Trucks: Fuel Heater Fire Risk that is covered by recall 20V219000 from Navistar.
The official recall notice states: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater and installing a cover over the wire harness connector, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
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