International Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2019

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 14 safety recalls made by International Motors, LLC in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 21, 2019

(Campaign #: 19519)

Incorrect Brake Modulator Valve Installed

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020 International HV 6X4 vehicles. The vehicles were built with a non-Quick Release Modulator Valve (NQRMV) instead of a Quick Release Modulator Valve (QRMV), which may affect the brake release time. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 19V838000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 3

Consequence Summary:

A longer time required to exhaust the brake chambers could increase the risk of a brake or tire fire.

Corrective Action:

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the NQRMV with a QRMV, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19519.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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November 21, 2019

(Campaign #: 19518)

Unintended Vehicle Movement

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 International MV and HV, 2018-2020 Workstar, and 2018-2019 Durastar vehicles equipped with feature codes 12VXT and 12VXU. With the parking brake applied and the automatic transmission in the 'Drive' or 'Reverse' position, when the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine RPM will ramp up and may overcome the parking brake's ability to hold the vehicle.

NHTSA ID: 19V841000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 12,539

Consequence Summary:

Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the Engine Control Module to enable the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19518.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 62.11

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August 8, 2019

(Campaign #: 19513)

Roof Hatch External Handle May Break

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC RE and 2020 IC CE school buses equipped with feature code 48PZP, 48PZR, 48RZY, 48SXV, or 48SZG (Prolo emergency exit roof hatches). Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

NHTSA ID: 19V580000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 2,677

Consequence Summary:

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19513.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 80.35

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August 8, 2019

(Campaign #: 19514)

Roof Hatch External Handle May Break

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC RE and IC CE commercial buses equipped with feature code 48PZP, 48PZR, 48RZY, 48SXV, or 48SZG (Prolo emergency exit roof hatches). Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.

NHTSA ID: 19V581000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 27

Consequence Summary:

If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 70.37

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July 17, 2019

(Campaign #: 19512)

Unexpected Command to Start Engine

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020 IC CE school buses equipped with PSI gasoline or propane engines and C7 Body Control Modules (BCM). An electrical overload condition in the BCM from the starter solenoid may occur and cause damage to the starter circuit of the BCM, possibly resulting in an unintended command to crank the engine when the ignition key is in the run position and the transmission is in the park or neutral position.

NHTSA ID: 19V534000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 16

Consequence Summary:

If the ignition is in the run position and the engine starts unexpectedly while the vehicle is being serviced, there would be an increased risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action:

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay harness and relay to provide electrical power to the starter circuit, instead of using the BCM to provide power. This repair will be performed free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Navistar's number for this recall is 19512.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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June 21, 2019

(Campaign #: 19511)

Excessive Force to Needed Buckle Seat Belts

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2011 IC CE transit buses equipped with certain non-retractable passenger two-point lap belts. After long term buckling and unbuckling of the seat belt, the plastic fingers on the male portion of the buckle may crack and fall off, requiring excessive force to buckle the seat belt.

NHTSA ID: 19V479000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 9

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not buckle or properly restrain a passenger in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Corrective Action:

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Navistar issued interim notifications to owners on August 16, 2019. The recall began September 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 77.78

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June 21, 2019

(Campaign #: 19510)

Excessive Force Needed to Buckle Seat Belts

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2011 IC Bus BE, CE, and RE school buses equipped with certain non-retractable passenger two-point seat belts. After long term buckling and unbuckling of the seat belt, the plastic fingers on the male portion of the buckle may crack and fall off, requiring excessive force to buckle the seat belt.

NHTSA ID: 19V478000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,035

Consequence Summary:

The seat belt may not easily buckle, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began September 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 52.96

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June 6, 2019

(Campaign #: 19509)

Insufficiently Lubricated Axle Hubs

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020 International HV Severe Service Diesel Trucks. The steer axle hubs may be insufficiently lubricated or not lubricated at all, which may result in wheel bearing damage.

NHTSA ID: 19V422000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 209

Consequence Summary:

Lack of lubrication may result in a wheel separating from the front axle spindle, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steer axle wheel hubs for the proper fluid level and repair any damaged components, free of charge. The recall began June 14, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19509.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 84.21

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May 15, 2019

(Campaign #: 19506)

Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 IC CE and 2019 IC RE school buses equipped with Bendix ADB 22X brake calipers. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

NHTSA ID: 19V373000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 2,620

Consequence Summary:

A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear caliper with a redesigned adjuster mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19506.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 93.77

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May 15, 2019

(Campaign #: 19507)

Left, Rear Brake Caliper may Drag

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 IC CE transit buses equipped with Bendix ADB 22X brake calipers. The driver side rear brakes may drag.

NHTSA ID: 19V374000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 50

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May 14, 2019

(Campaign #: 19508)

Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International CV vehicles equipped with Duramax 6.6 liter diesel engines and an optional engine-block heater (feature code 12XBL). The engine block heater cord or the terminals that connect the heater cord to the block heater may short circuit and fail.

NHTSA ID: 19V372000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 705

Consequence Summary:

A short-circuit may damage the engine components and increase the risk of fire.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 74.96

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March 20, 2019

(Campaign #: None)

Engine Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar, 2018-2020 IC Bus CECB, International HV and MV, 2018-2019 IC Bus 1300 FBC and HCCB, and 2019-2020 IC Bus TCCB vehicles equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.

NHTSA ID: 19V216000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

# of Units Affected: 23,122

Consequence Summary:

A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Cummins will notify the affected Navistar owners. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 20, 2019

(Campaign #: None)

Engine Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 IC Bus CESB school buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electrical wiring within the fuel heater may overheat and may cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.

NHTSA ID: 19V217000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

# of Units Affected: 20,142

Consequence Summary:

A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 26, 2019

(Campaign #: 19501)

Exhaust Tail Pipe May Detach from Vehicle

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 International LT and 2017-2018 Prostar 73-inch sleeper cab models equipped with feature code 07BKP or 07BKR (exhaust system with horizontal after treatment device and horizontal tailpipe mounted on right side). In the affected vehicles, the rear exhaust hanger bracket may crack, which can cause the forward hanger bracket to also crack. If both brackets crack, the exhaust tail pipe may detach from the vehicle.

NHTSA ID: 19V122000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 24,173

Consequence Summary:

If the exhaust tail pipe detaches from the vehicle while being driven, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action:

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear exhaust hanger bracket and replace any forward bracket found cracked and any exhaust tailpipe found damaged, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19501.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90.66

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