International Motors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2022
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 22 safety recalls made by International Motors, LLC in 2022. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 8, 2022
(Campaign #: 22527)
Loose Fasteners May Cause Rear Axle Instability
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC RE, IC EV, and 2023-2024 IC CE school buses. The fasteners that connect the transverse torque arm to the rear axle housing may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the rear axle to shift side to side.
NHTSA ID: 22V909000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 6,948
Consequence Summary:
A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose rear axle may cause vehicle instability during an evacuation in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22527.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.63
December 8, 2022
(Campaign #: 22528)
Loose Fasteners May Cause Rear Axle Instability
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE and IN RE commercial buses. The fasteners that connect the transverse torque arm to the rear axle housing may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the rear axle to shift side to side.
NHTSA ID: 22V910000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose rear axle may cause vehicle instability during an evacuation in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22528.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.61
November 23, 2022
(Campaign #: 22524)
Hex Flange Lock Nut May Break
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.
NHTSA ID: 22V869000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 25,822
Consequence Summary:
A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22524.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.1
November 23, 2022
(Campaign #: 22525)
Hex Flange Lock Nut May Break
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE, EV, and RE vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.
NHTSA ID: 22V870000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 5,645
Consequence Summary:
A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22525.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.3
November 23, 2022
(Campaign #: 22526)
Fuel Vapor Line Without Heat Shielding Installed
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE vehicles. The fuel vapor line without the heat shield tubing may have been installed, exposing the line to heat from the exhaust system.
NHTSA ID: 22V872000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 196
Consequence Summary:
Heat exposure may cause the line to leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the fuel vapor line with heat shield tubing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22526.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.82
November 17, 2022
(Campaign #: 22522)
High Voltage Cables Labeled Incorrectly
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2023 International MV vehicles. The high voltage positive cables that connect the battery packs to the manual service disconnects (MSD) may have been mislabeled.
NHTSA ID: 22V849000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 95
Consequence Summary:
A misidentified electrical cable may be mistaken for a de-energized cable by a technician or first responder, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reinstall the battery cables and replace the associated warning labels, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available 1st Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22522.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.79
November 17, 2022
(Campaign #: 22523)
High Voltage Cables Labeled Incorrectly
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC EV school buses. The high voltage positive cables that connect the battery packs to the manual service disconnects (MSD) may have been mislabeled.
NHTSA ID: 22V850000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 149
Consequence Summary:
A misidentified electrical cable may be mistaken for a de-energized cable by a technician or first responder, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reinstall the battery cables and replace the associated warning labels, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 1st Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22523.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.62
November 10, 2022
(Campaign #: 22521)
Damaged Wheel Hub Locking Clips
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International MV vehicles. The locking clips of the wheel hub retaining nut may have been damaged during installation, which may cause the wheel hub to loosen and separate from the axle housing.
NHTSA ID: 22V834000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
A wheel hub that separates from the axle housing may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers inspected the hub retaining nuts for damage and replaced them, as necessary, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22521.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 22, 2022
(Campaign #: 22520)
Tie Rod Clamp Failure
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 International HX vehicles. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to fail and allowing the tie rods to separate.
NHTSA ID: 22V711000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 451
Consequence Summary:
Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace both tie rod end clamps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22520.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.71
September 15, 2022
(Campaign #: 22518)
Connecting Rod May Crack and Cause Engine Failure
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.
NHTSA ID: 22V691000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 7,918
Consequence Summary:
Connecting rod failure can cause an engine shutdown, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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 at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22518.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.77
August 10, 2022
(Campaign #: None)
Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE School Buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
NHTSA ID: 22V610000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 33
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the ECM. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 10, 2022
(Campaign #: None)
Electrical Short Circuit May Cause Engine Stall
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International LT, International Lonestar, International MV, International HV, International HX, and IC Bus TC Commercial buses. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
NHTSA ID: 22V609000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 283
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Cummins will replace the ECM. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 28, 2022
(Campaign #: 22516)
Battery Cables Grounded Incorrectly
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2021 International LoneStar and 2016-2021 International LT vehicles. The cables that connect the batteries to the vehicle frame may become excessively hot, and in some cases, cause battery post separation.
NHTSA ID: 22V546000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 8,483
Consequence Summary:
Excessively hot battery ground cables may cause personal injury during battery maintenance repairs. In addition, a battery post that separates from the battery can result in an engine stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the alternator positive and ground cables, and relocate the alternator ground to the starter, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22516.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.38
June 16, 2022
(Campaign #: 22514)
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE School Buses. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
NHTSA ID: 22V429000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,570
Consequence Summary:
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in mid-October 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22514.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.58
June 16, 2022
(Campaign #: 22513)
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 International HX, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, RH, IC TC Commercial Bus, and 2022 International WorkStar vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.
NHTSA ID: 22V428000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 33,655
Consequence Summary:
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 18, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in mid-October 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22513.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.64
May 23, 2022
(Campaign #: 22512)
Steering Wheel May Detach
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE and 2023 IC 1300FBC transit buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.
NHTSA ID: 22V369000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 128
Consequence Summary:
A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will remove the steering wheel nut, apply thread locker, and reinstall the nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 2022. Owners may contact Navistar, Inc. customer service at 1-331- 332-1590. Navistar number for this recall is 22512.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 23, 2022
(Campaign #: 22511)
Steering Wheel May Detach
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC EV school buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.
NHTSA ID: 22V367000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 4,970
Consequence Summary:
A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will remove the steering wheel nut, apply thread locker, and reinstall the nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar, Inc. customer service at (331) 332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 22511.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 99.52
May 19, 2022
(Campaign #: 22510)
Brake Line Assembly Not Tightened Properly
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022 International CV vehicles. The pressure sensor fitting on the primary hydraulic brake line assembly may not be tightened correctly, resulting in a brake fluid leak when the brakes are applied.
NHTSA ID: 22V355000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 15
Consequence Summary:
A brake fluid leak can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will tighten the pressure sensor fitting, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22510.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.33
April 27, 2022
(Campaign #: 22508)
Missing Inoperative Collision Mitigation Warning
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 International MV, International HV, and 2022 IC RE commercial buses built without a forward radar unit. The warning label notifying the driver that the collision mitigation system is inoperative may be missing.
NHTSA ID: 22V282000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 45
Consequence Summary:
Failure to warn the driver that the collision mitigation system is inoperative increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will provide a warning label and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22508.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.78
April 27, 2022
(Campaign #: 22509)
Missing Inoperative Collision Mitigation Warning
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC RE School Buses, and 2023 IC CE school buses built without a forward radar unit. The warning label notifying the driver that the collision mitigation system is inoperative may be missing.
NHTSA ID: 22V283000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 337
Consequence Summary:
Failure to warn the driver that the collision mitigation system is inoperative increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Navistar will provide a warning label and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service 1-800-4487825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22509.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 17, 2022
(Campaign #: 22507)
Battery Cable May Become Damaged and Short
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged.
NHTSA ID: 22V164000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,804
Consequence Summary:
A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace any damaged battery cables and install new inverter cable brackets and saddles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22507.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.08
February 17, 2022
(Campaign #: 22503)
Incorrect Color Backup Lights/FMVSS 108
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International LT and International RH vehicles. The LED backup lights are the incorrect color white. As such, these lights fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 22V092000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 4,277
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect color backup lights may decrease vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the LED backup lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22503.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.03