The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| IC Bus 1300 FBC | 2023 |
| IC Bus CE | 2023 |
| IC Bus Cesb | 2023 |
| IC Bus RE | 2023 |
| IC Bus Resb | 2023 |
| IC Bus TC | 2023 |
| International CV | 2021, 2022 |
| International HV | 2022, 2023 |
| International HX | 2023 |
| International Lonestar | 2023 |
| International LT | 2023 |
| International MV | 2023 |
| International RH | 2023 |
Components: SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC Bus 1300 FBC | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| IC Bus CE | 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| IC Bus Cesb | 2023 | 2 | 17 |
| IC Bus RE | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| IC Bus Resb | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| IC Bus TC | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| International CV | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| International CV | 2022 | 1 | 4 |
| International HV | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| International HV | 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| International HX | 2023 | 0 | 10 |
| International LT | 2023 | 1 | 12 |
| International Lonestar | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| International MV | 2023 | 1 | 19 |
| International RH | 2023 | 1 | 9 |
Other suspension recalls in 2022
39 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the suspension; Navistar, Inc. filed 183 campaigns in all.
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