2018 INTERNATIONAL HV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV
The 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM, PARKING BRAKE, ENGINE. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Navistar, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV, potentially affecting up to 67,466 vehicles.
Recall 23V119000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
| 4,199 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2019-2021 International RH, 2019-2022 International MV, and 2022 International HX vehicles. A software error in the Body Control Module (BCM) may allow the vehicle to overcome the park brake during power-take-off (PTO) operation.
Consequence: A parking brake that does not hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23503.
View full details →Recall 23V119000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 4,199 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2019-2021 International RH, 2019-2022 International MV, and 2022 International HX vehicles. A software error in the Body Control Module (BCM) may allow the vehicle to overcome the park brake during power-take-off (PTO) operation.
Consequence: A parking brake that does not hold can allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23503.
View full details →Recall 22V691000 — ENGINE
| 7,918 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International HV, 2018-2020 International HX, 2018-2021 International LT and International RH vehicles. The connecting rod wrist pin may crack, resulting in connecting rod failure.
Consequence: Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new knock detection software to warn the driver prior to engine connecting rod failure, and replace connecting rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service...
View full details →Recall 20V219000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
| 27,421 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International WorkStar and International DuraStar, 2018-2019 IC 1300 FBC Commercial and IC HC Commercial, 2018-2021 IC CE Commercial, International MV and International HV, and 2019-2021 IC TC Commercial buses with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with a fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat...
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar customers and dealers will disable the fuel heater by either installing a plug in place of the heater or otherwise rendering the fuel heater inoperable and removing the fuse supplying electrical power to the...
View full details →Recall 19V216000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
| 23,122 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar, 2018-2020 IC Bus CECB, International HV and MV, 2018-2019 IC Bus 1300 FBC and HCCB, and 2019-2020 IC Bus TCCB vehicles equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in...
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the affected Navistar owners. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer...
View full details →Recall 18V644000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 607 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International MV and 2018-2019 International HV trucks equipped with option for combined trailer stop and turn lights. When a trailer is connected to one of the affected vehicles, the trailer brake lights may not illuminate when the truck's brakes are used.
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights fail to illuminate, other drivers may not be warned of the vehicle slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the trailer brake light circuits from the trailer turn signal circuits to the vehicle brake light circuits, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV.
Safety Rating for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV
Navistar, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
IK1300189 — POWER TRAIN
HV Enhanced transfer case cooling up-fit
22518 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The connecting rod bushing over time may develop cracks or lose chunks of material, which could lead to connecting rod failure. Only models with A26 engine.
IK1201440 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:PRESSURE SENSOR
International A26 engine fuel delivery pressure sensor and harness pigtail eliminated
IK1201464 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
High Pressure Fuel Pump external leaks from weep hole. only trucks with 2010 MaxxForce 11/13L, all N13, or A26 engines
IK1600250 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Horizon Cab Door Field Replacement and the Side Window Air Deflectors. NOTE: This article will only be applicable to cabs with the deflector mounted on the door pillar. If the cab has the deflector at the windshield, this article does not apply.
18519 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Under certain conditions, the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration may not function properly and may result in a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) overload condition and an increase in regulated air pollutants; only models with 2017 and 2018 MY A26 engine
REC18514 — TRAILER HITCHES
If a truck is operating with a trailer attached and the electrical connection is made between the truck and the trailer, the trailer brake lights in the combined stop/turn lamps may not illuminate when the truck service brakes are applied.
FSC18112 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Trucks equipped with a sound package that has Bluetooth capability may have been built without front speakers.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL HV
- 2017 INTERNATIONAL HV — 0 complaints
- 2018 INTERNATIONAL HV (current)
- 2019 INTERNATIONAL HV — 0 complaints
- 2020 INTERNATIONAL HV — 1 complaint
- 2021 INTERNATIONAL HV — 0 complaints
- 2022 INTERNATIONAL HV — 0 complaints
- 2023 INTERNATIONAL HV — 0 complaints
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- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
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