2014–2021 International (4 models) Engine & Cooling Recall 20V810000 (International 20510)

NHTSA recall 20V810000 (International recall 20510) covers about 17,213 2014–2021 International (4 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Dec 23, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 20V810000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

17,213
vehicles affected (potential)
2014–2021
model years
Dec 23, 2020
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Engine & cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software)

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2021 International MV, 2020-2021 International HV, 2014-2020 International DuraStar and 2015-2018 International WorkStar vehicles. When the parking brake is applied and the automatic transmission is still in the drive or reverse position and the stationary PTO switch is engaged by the operator, the engine may rev and overcome the parking brake's ability to keep the vehicle from moving.

The risk

Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

The remedy and its status

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the parameters in the Cummins ECM for feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU that enables the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 20510.

Status: NHTSA lists Feb 17, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

International recall number 20510

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V810000 as 20510. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "20510 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
International Durastar2014–2020—
International HV2020–2021—
International MV2019–2021—
International Workstar2015–2018—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 23, 2020
Owner notification
Feb 17, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Navistar, Inc.

Check your VIN for 20V810000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 20V810000 is open, call any International dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V810000 or 20510). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V810000?

NHTSA recall 20V810000 (International recall 20510) covers about 17,213 2014–2021 International (4 models) vehicles (engine & cooling), filed with NHTSA Dec 23, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 International MV, 2020-2021 International HV, 2014-2020 International DuraStar and 2015-2018 International WorkStar vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V810000?

NHTSA's record for 20V810000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Unexpected Vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V810000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any International dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 20V810000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will update the parameters in the Cummins ECM for feature codes 12VXT or 12VXU that enables the PTO neutral interlock, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 17, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the International recall number for 20V810000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 20510. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (20510) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V810000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 20V810000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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