Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V285000 Reported May 20, 2020

Abs malfunction indicator may not light/fmvss 105

International Motors, Llc · Electrical System · 2,805 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V285000
Manufacturer Campaign
20505
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2,805
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 20, 2020
Completion Rate
92.18

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 20V285000 or campaign 20505.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V285000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V285000?

NHTSA recall 20V285000 was issued by International Motors, Llc on May 20, 2020. It addresses: Abs malfunction indicator may not light/fmvss 105. The recall affects approximately 2,805 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized International Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V285000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20505. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.