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NHTSA Recall 20V810000: Software (engine and engine cooling)

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17,213 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the International Durastar.

17,213
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2021
owners notified (February 17)
NHTSA campaign20V810000
Manufacturer campaign20510
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) › SOFTWARE
Report receivedDecember 23, 2020
Owner notificationFebruary 17, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International MV, 2020-2021 International HV, 2014-2020 International DuraStar and 2015-2018 International WorkStar vehicles. When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is still in the drive or reverse position and the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine may rev and overcome the parking brake's ability to keep the vehicle from moving.

Safety risk

Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the parameters in the Cummins ECM for feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU that enables the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20510.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V810000

Make and modelModel years
International Durastar2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
International Hv2020, 2021
International Mv2019, 2020, 2021
International Workstar2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.