Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 23, 2023
Navistar 2018-2021 International HV: Park brake software error risks unexpected movement
Navistar recalls certain 2018-2021 International HV trucks with a software error in the Body Control Module that may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly when using power-take-off. Owners must contact dealers for free software update by April 24, 2023.
Navistar is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV trucks because a software error in the Body Control Module could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly while using power-take-off. This could increase the risk of a crash or injury if the vehicle moves without the driver noticing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79698-navistar-2018-2021-international-hv-park-brake-software-error-risks.
“Navistar 2018-2021 International HV: Park brake software error risks unexpected movement.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79698-navistar-2018-2021-international-hv-park-brake-software-error-risks. Based on NHTSA recall #23V119000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V119000).
Navistar, Inc. recalled certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2019-2021 International RH, 2019-2022 International MV, and 2022 International HX vehicles due to a parking brake hazard, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Feb. 23, 2023. Dealers will update the Body Control Module software free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
International HV, 2018-2021
International HX, 2022
International MV, 2019-2022
International RH, 2019-2021
What to do
Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23503.
The hazard
A software error in the Body Control Module (BCM) may allow the vehicle to overcome the park brake during power-take-off (PTO) operation. A parking brake that does not hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Navistar, Inc. has 185 other recalls on record since 2008-11-24. Recent similar recalls include International 2026 MV Vehicles: Brake Software Update Needed to Prevent Crash Risk (2026-02-12), International 2023-2026 LT Vehicles: Service Brakes Risk of Unexpected Movement (2025-11-20), and International 2026 HV Vehicles: Delayed Brake Release Risk (2026-06-11).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2018-2021 International HV, 2019-2021 International RH, 2019-2022 International MV, or 2022 International HX model. The recall affects vehicles with a software error in the Body Control Module.
Brand
Navistar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Software Update
Dealers will update the Body Control Module software for free. Owners should contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule the update.
April 24, 2023
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23503.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
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 23V119000 — Navistar 2018-2021 International HV: Park brake software error risks unexpected movement
Hello,
I own a Navistar 2018-2021 International HV: Park brake software error risks unexpected movement that is covered by recall 23V119000 from Navistar.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23503.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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