Navistar recalls 2019-2020 International CV trucks with ABS warning light that may not illuminate, risking loss of ABS/ATC function and crash risk. Owners must contact Navistar for free software update.
If the malfunction warning does not light, the driver may not be aware of an inoperative ABS or Automatic Traction Control (ATC) system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Navistar is recalling certain 2019-2020 International CV trucks because a software error causes the ABS warning light to stay off when the braking system fails. This means drivers might not know their anti-lock brakes or traction control aren't working, increasing crash risk.
The ABS warning light fails to illuminate when the brake system loses communication with the vehicle's computer. This means drivers won't know if their anti-lock brakes or traction control are inoperative, potentially causing a crash.
Owners of 2019-2020 International CV trucks with the software error are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix face potential loss of ABS or traction control.
Check if your 2019-2020 International CV truck has the software error. The recall began July 20, 2020, and affects vehicles that don't display the ABS warning light when brakes fail.
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free software update for your vehicle.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will program the BCM software with a new calibration, free of charge. This recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20505.
A software error causes the ABS warning light to stay off when the braking system fails, meaning drivers may not know if their anti-lock brakes or traction control are inoperative.
Your 2019-2020 International CV truck may be affected if the ABS warning light doesn't illuminate when the braking system fails, as the recall began July 20, 2020.
Yes, the recall states that not knowing about inoperative ABS or traction control could increase crash risk, but the remedy is a software update that fixes the issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V285000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 20V285000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will program the BCM software with a new calibration, free of charge. This recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20505. 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.
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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.
