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2019 International CV Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 International CV has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.

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2019 International CV owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2019 International CV, describing incidents dated September 18, 2023.

Most-cited components

Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11563701 · Filed January 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 International CV515. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front end of the truck was bouncing excessively. The contact stated that there was a failure with the front end that was causing damage to the front tires. The contact stated that the…

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Brake Pressure Switch Harness May Short and Reduce Brake Performance

NHTSA #25V763000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported November 6, 2025 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 159 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

International campaign 25521 · Owners notified December 1, 2025 · Vehicles built starting August 6, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Reduced brake performance can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire

NHTSA #25V414000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported June 25, 2025 · International Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 12,004 vehicles

Repair completion: 56.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

International campaign 25507 · Owners notified September 22, 2025 · Vehicles built starting January 11, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Manufacturer 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.

Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire

NHTSA #23V282000 · Parking Brake · NHTSA notice

Reported April 20, 2023 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 9,170 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 23511 · Owners notified June 16, 2023 · Vehicles built September 18, 2017 – March 21, 2023 (per NHTSA)

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

Manufacturer 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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

ABS Malfunction Indicator May Not Light/FMVSS 105

NHTSA #20V285000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported May 20, 2020 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,805 vehicles

Repair completion: 92.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 20505 · Owners notified July 20, 2020 · Vehicles built August 3, 2018 – March 20, 2020 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Loose PTO May Cause Transmission Fluid Leak

NHTSA #20V261000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Wrecker and Wheel Lift Devices · NHTSA notice

Reported May 8, 2020 · Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.

Potentially affected: 16 vehicles

Repair completion: 37.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified June 9, 2020

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Engine Block Heater/Terminal Short-Circuit

NHTSA #19V372000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported May 14, 2019 · Navistar, Inc.

Potentially affected: 705 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 19508 · Owners notified November 14, 2019 · Vehicles built January 11, 2018 – April 5, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2019 International CV. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 International CV.

Suspension

ODI #11563701

Incident: September 18, 2023 · Filed: January 5, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 International CV515. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front end of the truck was bouncing excessively. The contact stated that there was a failure with the front end that was causing damage to the front tires. The contact stated that the front tires appeared worn and patchy with only 17,000 miles of driving. The vehicle was taken to Firestone Tires and was diagnosed with a failed suspension. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced. The contact stated that the tire size information printed on the door of the vehicle was 245/70/R19.5 however, the actual tire size that was installed on the truck was 225/70/R19.5. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

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