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International CV Recall 20V285: ABS Warning Light May Not Illuminate During a Brake System Fault

NHTSA campaign 20V285, reported May 20, 2020, 2,805 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light may fail to come on when the brake control module loses communication with the body control module, due to a software error. Without the warning, the driver may not know that the ABS or automatic traction control is not working, which increases the risk of a crash.

The remedy is free. An authorized dealer will reprogram the body control module software with a new calibration. Owners will be notified by mail. For questions, you can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 20505. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V285Navistar, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Problem
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

International CV20192020