RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR
2020 International CV recalls
9 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2020 International CV with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 04
- U.S. recalls
- 05
- Total campaigns
- 09
Transport Canada recalls
04- Electrical#2025611
23 units affected
Issue: On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed during recall 23511 and/or 25507 (Transport Canada recall nos. 2023-238 and/or 2025-336) may not have been done correctly. As a result, another repair is required. On certain trucks, brake fluid may be present in the brake pressure switch and wire harness. As a result, the brake switch could short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can cause wiring to overheat and create the risk of a fire, even while the truck is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, International Motors advises that you should park your truck outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to an authorized service facility to replace the wire harness.
- Electrical#2025336
1,494 units affected
Issue: On certain trucks, brake fluid may be present in the brake pressure switch and wire harness. As a result, the brake switch could short circuit. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 23511 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-238). Additionally, certain trucks repaired under that recall require a second repair. Safety Risk: A short circuit can cause wiring to overheat and create the risk of a fire, even while the truck is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, International Motors advises that you should park your truck outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to an authorized service facility to replace the brake pressure switch and wire harness.
- Brakes#2023238
1,201 units affected
Issue: On certain trucks, brake fluid may be present in the brake pressure switch and wire harness. As a result, the brake switch could short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit can cause wiring to overheat and create the risk of a fire, even while the truck is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, International Motors advises that you should park your truck outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to an authorized service facility to replace the brake pressure switch and wire harness.
- Brakes#2020218
347 units affected
Issue: On certain trucks, the warning light for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not turn on when there is a system fault. As a result, the driver may not get warning that the ABS and automatic traction control (ATC) systems are turned off. Safety Risk: If a driver is not warned that the ABS and ATC systems are not working, there could be an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an International dealer to update the software for the body control module (BCM).
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
05- PARKING BRAKE#25V763000
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CV vehicles. The brake pressure switch harness may not have protective material on the wires, causing a short circuit and reducing brake performance.
Risk: Reduced brake performance can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will remove, add protective material, and reinstall the brake pressure switch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25521. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 and 25V414 will need to have the new remedy completed. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs)involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 19, 2025.
- PARKING BRAKE#25V414000
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2019-2025 CV vehicles. The brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch/fuse harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25507. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under 23V282 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- PARKING BRAKE#23V282000
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2023 International CV trucks. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23511.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE#20V285000
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 International CV vehicles. Due to a software error, the Antilock Braking System (ABS) malfunction indicator does not light when there is a loss of communication between the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) and the Body Control Module (BCM). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES#20V261000
Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. (Maintainer) is recalling certain modified 2019-2020 International CV 515 and Chevrolet Silverado tow vehicles equipped with Allison 2700 series transmissions with Chelsea Power Take Offs (PTO). The PTOs were installed incorrectly and as a result, the attachment hardware may loosen over time.
Risk: If the PTO attachment hardware loosens it could cause a loss of transmission fluid which may result in the rear wheel locking up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Maintainer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the PTO and install a new attachment stud kit, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2020. Owners may contact Maintainer customer service at 1-800-831-8588.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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