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2021 International Mv Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (9)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2021 International Mv in Canada.

Ref #2025-652 Campaign : 25525
2025-11-25 200 units

Electrical

Issue Description

On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work, including the antilock braking system, automatic traction control, electronic stability control, active cruise control and the collision mitigation system. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall no. 2024-655.

Safety Risk

Vehicle safety systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to reprogram the ECU software.

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Ref #2025-408 Campaign : 25509
2025-08-08 3 436 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, brake fluid may be present in the brake pressure switch and wire harness. As a result, the brake switch could short circuit. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 23517 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-321). Certain vehicles repaired under that recall require a second repair.

Safety Risk

A short circuit can cause wiring to overheat and create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

Corrective Action & Repair

To reduce the safety risk, International Motors advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed. International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to an authorized service facility to replace the brake pressure switch and wire harness.

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Ref #2024-655 Campaign : 24515
2024-10-31 9 683 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work, including the antilock braking system, automatic traction control, electronic stability control, active cruise control and the collision mitigation system.

Safety Risk

Vehicle safety systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to reprogram the ECU software.

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Ref #2023-321 Campaign : 23517
2023-06-02 3 187 units

Brakes

Issue Description

On certain vehicles with hydraulic brakes, the brake pressure switch could leak. If this happens, the brake switch could short circuit.

Safety Risk

A short circuit can cause wiring to overheat and create the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action & Repair

Navistar will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to an authorized service facility to replace the brake pressure switch. If there is brake fluid found on the brake pressure switch connector or fuse, the wire harness will also be replaced.

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Ref #2023-303 Campaign : 23515
2023-05-26 4 703 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the warning light for the antilock brake system (ABS) doesn't stay on when there's a problem with the system, and the vehicle is moving.

Safety Risk

A driver that is not warned about a problem with the antilock brake system could have an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the brake system electronic control unit software.

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Ref #2023-091 Campaign : 23503
2023-02-23 742 units

Powertrain

Issue Description

On certain trucks equipped with an automatic transmission and the auto neutral feature, when the engine RPM increases for the stationary power take off (PTO), it can overcome the parking brake if the transmission is in drive or reverse gear. As a result, the truck may move suddenly.

Safety Risk

Sudden and unexpected movement of the truck could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the body control module (BCM) software.

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Ref #2021-300 Campaign : N/D
2021-05-19 173 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the fuel rail assembly could develop a leak. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a Cummins L9 or ISX12 diesel engine.

Safety Risk

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action & Repair

Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Cummins authorized service center to inspect the fuel rail. If damage is found, the fuel rail and fuel lines will be replaced. If no damage is found, the fuel rail will be reassembled with new crush washers.

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Ref #2020-643 Campaign : 20510
2020-12-23 3 178 units

Powertrain

Issue Description

On certain trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, when the engine RPM increases for the stationary power take off (PTO), it can overcome the parking brake if the transmission is in drive or reverse gear. As a result, the truck may move suddenly.

Safety Risk

Sudden and unexpected movement of the truck could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the engine control module software to enable the PTO neutral interlock.

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Ref #2020-163 Campaign : C2302
2020-04-16 1 411 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

On certain vehicles equipped with a Cummins B6.7 diesel engine, the electric fuel heater could overheat and melt. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-148. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Safety Risk

A fuel heater that overheats could create the risk of a fire. This could also cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Cummins will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Cummins authorized service center to disable the fuel heater. The fuel heater will be replaced by installing a plug in its place. Additionally, the fuse supplying electrical power to the fuel heater will be removed and a cover will also be installed over the wire harness connector.

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