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2020 International CV

Truck, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 16, 2022 to Sep 8, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year524k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2020 truck
Severity index0.02020 trucks average 3.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2020 International CV peaked in 2022, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751202212023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2020 International CV name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Engine and cooling
1
Fuel system
1
Brakes
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

5 recall campaigns cover the 2020 International CV

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2020 International CV
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-763Nov 6, 2025Brake pressure switch harness may not have protective material on the wires, causing a short circuit and reducing brake performanceBrakes159Repair or modification
25V-414Jun 25, 2025Brake pressure sensor assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch and cause a short circuitPark outsideBrakes12,004Part replacement
23V-282Apr 20, 2023Brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuitPark outsideBrakes9,170Part replacement
20V-285May 20, 2020Due to a software error, the Antilock Braking System (ABS) malfunction indicator does not light when there is a loss of communication between the…Brakes2,805Software update
20V-261May 8, 2020PTOs were installed incorrectly and as a result, the attachment hardware may loosen over timeEquipment16Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2020 International CV

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Sep 8, 2025Failure Sep 8, 2025Saint George, UTService brakes

    This truck has had 4 different rubber brake lines fail in the last 3 years. Both lines at the master cylinder, one at the left front wheel and one in the rear.

    NHTSA complaint 11685676
  2. Filed Jul 16, 2022Failure Jul 6, 2022Rowlett, TXElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system

    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.

    NHTSA complaint 11474258
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

80 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • IK1900198 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This article only applies to Models w/ 0016UZL Built Between 06/23/2014 – 05/11/2020 OR Models w/ 0016UZL w/ Safety Recall 14516 Completed Reference the appropriate Technician Manual for models outside of this population. Safety Recall 14516 has been issued…
  • IK0800560 Jun 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document will guide the user through the changes of the dielectric grease/coatings used in certain areas on all International vehicles built after 1/8/2018. International's Electrical Engineering Team made this change to improve the longevity of the OE…
  • IK4300035 Feb 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This tool is designed to compare Diamond Logic feature data across multiple vehicle configuration files. It allows users to quickly load files either manually or directly from the Diamond Logic Builder Vehicles folder using VIN-based selection. As files are…
  • IK2600255 Jan 26, 2026 · Other
    This document provides guidance for assessing the feasibility of implementing a customer-requested change to an engine or vehicle parameter/feature. Customer requested changes will be approved in accordance with the requirements specified in 40 CFR Part 103…
  • IK2600090 Feb 5, 2026 · Other
    New CARB Idle Reduction Change Request
  • IK2600047 Jan 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine replacements for all International engines will need to follow this procedure.
  • IK1600272 Dec 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document will guide the user through a step-by-step procedure for detecting water leaks in vehicle cabs and windshields using an ultrasonic sound detector.
  • IK1201499 Nov 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document will guide the user through providing the necessary documentation to tech support for a 6.6 engine replacement.
  • IK1201009 Nov 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor aftertreatment performance. This is caused by condensation accumulating …
  • IK0600030 Dec 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (Metric Prop codes start with the number a 4 and Non metric Prop codes start with a 2.)
  • IK3400001 Aug 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All
  • IK1400005 Aug 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
  • IK1900022 Jul 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
  • IK1200716 Jul 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition Procedure Applies To: All Navistar Powered Trucks Requesting Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and/or Clean Idle Sticker, Clean …
  • IK0900157 Jul 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models
  • IK2600244 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: International® CV™ Parameter Reconfiguration Programming Process
  • IK0500054 Jun 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: Steering Gear Seal Repair Guidelines Applies To: Steering gears
  • IK2600069 May 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: How to Request a Horsepower Quote Applies To: All International and Cummins Electronic engines
  • IK0300071 May 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Title: Non-IROS and CV Rear Air Suspension Ride Height Specifications and Adjustment Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles, CV, CV iros, CV ride height,
  • IK0300078 May 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document reminds technicians of the critical relationship between the truck's suspension and the driveline operating angles. The information applies to diesel, gas, and electric vehicles.
  • IK1200716 Apr 24, 2025 · Emissions
    Applies To: All Navistar Powered Trucks Requesting Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and/or Clean Idle Sticker, Clean Truck Check
  • 24514 Mar 3, 2025 · Emissions
    EMISSIONS RECALL On Board Diagnostic MIL faults in certain International® CV™ Series trucks built 1/11/2018 thru 3/15/2024 with model year 2019 thru 2023 International® 6.6L engines
  • 24514 Feb 17, 2025 · Service Campaign
    On Board Diagnostic MIL faults in certain International® CV™ Series trucks built 1/11/2018 thru 3/15/2024 with model year 2019 thru 2023 International® 6.6L engines
  • IK1400023 Oct 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes i…
  • iK1201499 Jul 9, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This document will guide the user through providing the necessary documentation to tech support for a 6.6. engine replacement.
  • IK0800407 Feb 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine.
  • IK0200013 Feb 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment.
  • IK0800592 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CV Engine ECM losing Programmed Values
  • IK0800351 Nov 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
  • IK0400040 Sep 26, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    General Wheel Speed Sensor Troubleshooting
  • IK0300010 Sep 29, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Diagnosis of chassis wander complaints.
  • IK0800351 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
  • IKo800080 Aug 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
  • IK0700121 Jun 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CV Manual Regen Message Displayed on Driver's Information Center for Emergency Vehicles
  • 23104 Apr 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CV ECM / PTOM Software Update
  • 23104 Apr 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CV ECM / PTOM Software Update
  • IK0800554 Mar 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Telematics installation guidelines - Only units with 500K data link
  • IK0800407 Mar 15, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    J1939 Data link source address information
  • IK1201472 Sep 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test)
  • IK1201469 Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PicoScope Test One Channel RCT
  • IK0800610 Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter
  • IK0800609 Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens
  • IK0800607 Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test
  • IK0800605 Aug 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PicoScope Test 5V & 12V Intermittent Open and Short circuit diagnostics
  • IK1600131 Jun 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Cab water leak trouble shooting tips
  • IK0500063 May 10, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The engine mounted heater return tube may crack resulting in a small coolant leak.
  • IK0700117 Mar 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CV Cold weather operation - P208A, P105A DTCs with frozen DEF tank
  • IK0300075 Mar 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
  • IK1000003 Nov 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
  • IK0800592 Nov 1, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine ECM Losing Programmed Values
  • IK0800080 Nov 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
  • IK0700115 Oct 22, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
  • IK0900143 Aug 10, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    A coolant leak can develop from a cracked heater core outlet tube along the lower engine bracket weld.
  • IK0400040 Jul 19, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
  • IK0700112 Jun 4, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems
  • IK1900258 May 6, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CV Wide Body trucks with poor visibility in side view door mirrors
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.