2020 INTERNATIONAL CV

5 recalls, 4 complaints - 84 TSBs

25V763000 Nov 6, 2025
PARKING BRAKE
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.
Consequence
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 th... Read more
159 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
25V414000 Jun 25, 2025
PARKING BRAKE
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.
Consequence
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 ... Read more
12,004 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: International Motors, LLC
23V282000 Apr 20, 2023
PARKING BRAKE
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.
Consequence
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 ... Read more
9,170 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
20V285000 May 20, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 (B... Read more
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.
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.
2,805 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.
20V261000 May 8, 2020
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
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... Read more
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.
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.
16 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE Sep 8, 2025
Incident date: Sep 8, 2025
At 77,000 Kilometers, check engine light came on, during inspection it is observed that there is an active coolant intrusion leak in cylinders 1 and 3. This is a Ford Edge 2018, with a 2.0L Ecoboost engine. The car is undriveable and needs a full engine replacement.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 16, 2022
Incident date: Jul 6, 2022
With cruise control set to 65mph on US Hwy 175 in the left lane passing a semi truck the truck stuttered then completely shut down. Tempature was 102.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 16, 2022
Incident date: Jul 6, 2022
With cruise control set to 65mph on US Hwy 175 in the left lane passing a semi truck the truck stuttered then completely shut down. Tempature was 102.
ENGINE Jul 16, 2022
Incident date: Jul 6, 2022
With cruise control set to 65mph on US Hwy 175 in the left lane passing a semi truck the truck stuttered then completely shut down. Tempature was 102.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 INTERNATIONAL CV

84 manufacturer communications from 44 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING19
350000 EQUIPMENT5
100000 POWER TRAIN5
020000 SUSPENSION4
010000 STEERING4
200000 WHEELS3
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
IK0800407 Feb 21, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
IK0800407 Feb 21, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
IK0200013 Feb 21, 2024
020000 SUSPENSION
Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
IK0200013 Feb 21, 2024
010000 STEERING
Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
IK0800592 Jan 11, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CV Engine ECM losing Programmed Values
IK0800351 Nov 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK0300010 Sep 29, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
IK0300010 Sep 29, 2023
010000 STEERING
Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
IK0400040 Sep 26, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
IKo800080 Aug 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
IK0800351 Aug 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK0700121 Jun 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CV Manual Regen Message Displayed on Driver's Information Center for Emergency Vehicles
23104 Apr 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CV ECM / PTOM Software Update
23104 Apr 4, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CV ECM / PTOM Software Update
23104 Apr 4, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CV ECM / PTOM Software Update
23104 Apr 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
CV ECM / PTOM Software Update
IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
IK0800407 Mar 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
IK0800407 Mar 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions
IK0800351 Nov 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data link source address information
IK1201472 Sep 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
IK0800610 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
IK0800605 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Test 5V & 12V Intermittent Open and Short circuit diagnostics
IK0800609 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
IK0800607 Aug 23, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
IK1201469 Aug 23, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
IK1600131 Jun 14, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Cab water leak trouble shooting tips
IK1600131 Jun 14, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Cab water leak trouble shooting tips
IK0500063 May 10, 2022
010000 STEERING
CV 4X4 undesirable turning radius. only 4X4models with feature codes 05PSS (Bosch S2 8014 Plus steering gear) and 01ANB (Axle configuration) built before 03/21/2022.
21903 Apr 26, 2022
130000 VISIBILITY
The engine mounted heater return tube may crack resulting in a small coolant leak.
21903 Apr 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine mounted heater return tube may crack resulting in a small coolant leak.
IK0700117 Mar 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CV Cold weather operation - P208A, P105A DTCs with frozen DEF tank
IK0300075 Mar 4, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
CV Abnormal front end bounce at highway speeds; only rear leaf suspension vehicles that are 165-inch or 175-inch wheelbase
IK0800351 Feb 10, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK0800351 Feb 10, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
IK0800080 Nov 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
IK1000003 Nov 2, 2021
010000 STEERING
Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
IK0800592 Nov 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine ECM Losing Programmed Values
IK0800592 Nov 1, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Engine ECM Losing Programmed Values
IK0700115 Oct 22, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
QLS Emergency Calibration; Models with 2016 Cummins ISX, A26 and EPA 2017 and newer Cummins X15, L9, or B6.7 engines
IK1201299 Sep 30, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
IK1201299 Sep 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
IK0900143 Aug 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
A coolant leak can develop from a cracked heater core outlet tube along the lower engine bracket weld.
IK0400040 Jul 19, 2021
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
IK0400040 Jul 19, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
IK0700112 Jun 4, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
IK1900258 May 6, 2021
130000 VISIBILITY
CV Wide Body trucks with poor visibility in side view door mirrors
IK0400164 Apr 28, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Brake pedal pulsation while braking; Only CV series with feature code 0001ANB axle configuration (Navistar) 4 X 4
IK0300074 Mar 11, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
CV Air Spring Failure in Roll-back / Wrecker-hook applications
IK1201444 Jan 20, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 channel CPA RCT test for A26 or CV 6.6L; Only trucks built with International A26 or 6.6 engines
IK0800592 Nov 11, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This document will guide the user through a process to recover lost programmed values in engine ECM.
IK0800592 Nov 11, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This document will guide the user through a process to recover lost programmed values in engine ECM.
IK1700018 Oct 14, 2020
200000 WHEELS
Vehicles that experience an objectionable wheel end vibration felt in the cab at highway speeds.
IK1700018 Oct 14, 2020
190000 TIRES
Vehicles that experience an objectionable wheel end vibration felt in the cab at highway speeds.
IK0800560 Aug 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dielectric Grease Change
IK0800560 Aug 31, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dielectric Grease Change
IK0800560 Aug 31, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dielectric Grease Change
IK1400005 Aug 25, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK1400005 Aug 25, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
IK0800504 Aug 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
IK0800504 Aug 3, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
IK0800504 Aug 3, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
20505 Jul 17, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Certain International CV Series trucks may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 105 S5.3.1.C or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 105 S5.3.1. The ABS MIL should be illuminated when there is a loss of comm
20505 Jul 17, 2020
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Certain International CV Series trucks may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 105 S5.3.1.C or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 105 S5.3.1. The ABS MIL should be illuminated when there is a loss of comm
20502 Jul 17, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Emissions Recall applies to truck models that were built with 2019 and 2020 International 6.6 diesel engines; to improve Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) dosing system, which addresses the potential variab
IK1900022 Jun 18, 2020
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
IK2600244 Jun 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
On the International CV? there are 3 parameters that require a calibration change in order to change the parameter settings.
IK0800475 May 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Radio Diagnostics and Information
IK0800475 May 22, 2020
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Radio Diagnostics and Information
20902 Apr 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
The transfer case may develop an oil leak from the front input shaft bearing retainer or the idler pulley bearing retainer.
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
220000 SEATS
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK1600258 Mar 26, 2020
150000 SEAT BELTS
Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
IK0800586 Mar 13, 2020
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
CV Series Keys;how to prepare a new key blank. The CV key style is different from all other International truck keys.
IK0800586 Mar 13, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CV Series Keys;how to prepare a new key blank. The CV key style is different from all other International truck keys.
IK0800080 Feb 27, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
IK1700018 Jan 13, 2020
200000 WHEELS
CV vehicles that experience an objectionable wheel end vibration felt in the cab at highway speeds.
19112 Oct 29, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Aftertreatment (AFT) harness may be improperly routed and under certain conditions, the cab may contact the AFT harness resulting in chafed or damaged wires.
IK1700018 Oct 2, 2019
200000 WHEELS
CV Vibration - wheels

INTERNATIONAL CV - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the INTERNATIONAL CV across all model years (2017, 2025).

25 Total Recalls
6 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

INTERNATIONAL CV - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
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2024 1 0 View
2023 2 0 View
2022 4 1 View
2021 3 0 View
2020 (current) 5 4
2019 6 1 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 1 0 View

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