Recall 20V285 affects 2,805 2019-2020 International Cv vehicles for an ABS warning-light software error. Repair is free at any franchised International dealer.
International is recalling 2,805 2019-2020 Cv vehicles because a software error can keep the ABS malfunction light off when the brake control module loses communication with the body control module. That leaves the driver without the expected warning for an inoperative ABS or Automatic Traction Control system, increasing crash risk; International dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The Body Control Module software on the 2019-2020 International Cv helps manage what warning messages appear in the instrument cluster. The ABS malfunction indicator is the brake warning light that tells the driver when the antilock braking system has a fault. That light is supposed to come on if the Electronic Brake Control Module, the computer that manages ABS braking, loses communication with the Body Control Module.
On affected trucks, a Body Control Module software change altered how the ABS malfunction indicator reacts to a communication loss between those modules. The modules stop talking to each other, but the cluster does not turn on the ABS warning light. The recalled programming therefore does not meet the brake system warning light requirements in FMVSS 105.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the missing alert itself: when the module communication fault happens, the driver does not get the ABS malfunction light that should point to the fault.
Who's affected?
The body control module software is the common component across the electrical system and hydraulic brake parts in this scope.
| 2019 International Cv | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2019 International Cv | hydraulic brake system |
| 2019 International Cv | hydraulic brake system |
| 2019 International Cv | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 International Cv | electrical system software |
| 2020 International Cv | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 International Cv | hydraulic brake system |
| 2020 International Cv | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 2,805 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Without the malfunction warning light, the driver has no clear alert that the ABS or Automatic Traction Control system is not working. That can leave the vehicle without those braking and traction aids and increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the software repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised International dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2020 International Cv is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the free BCM software calibration that restores the ABS malfunction-warning logic.
- Bring the recall notice if International has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 20V285 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the software update is complete; the ABS or traction-control warning light can fail to alert you before a system problem.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an International technician updates the body control module software with a new calibration. That update is meant to make the ABS malfunction indicator light as required if communication is lost between the brake control module and the body control module. The software update, parts, and labor are free under the recall. If you've already paid for a related software or brake warning repair before the owner notice, Navistar's standard reimbursement plan applies. Follow the reimbursement instructions in the owner notification and include the repair documentation the plan requests.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 20, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 19, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| June 19, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 19, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 19, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 20, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V285?
Recall 20V285 covers 2,805 2019-2020 International Cv vehicles with a software error that stops the ABS malfunction light from turning on after lost communication between brake and body control modules. International dealers will program the BCM software with a new calibration for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2020 International Cv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 20V285. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the BCM software calibration update. Reference recall number 20V285 or International recall 20505 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and International dealers will program the BCM software with the new calibration free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 20V285.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the ABS warning light can stay off even when ABS or Automatic Traction Control is inoperative. If the driver does not see a warning, the vehicle can be operated with a brake-control problem, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my International Cv used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2019-2020 International Cv is included, then call a franchised International dealer and reference recall 20V285 or International recall 20505.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V285000 |
|---|---|
| International customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V285 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V285000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →