Navistar, Inc.: International HV and MV Vehicles Recalled Due to Detaching Battery Box

Agency Publication Date: March 8, 2023

Summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling approximately 791 of its 2023 International HV and 2023-2024 International MV vehicles because the battery box may not be securely attached. The assembly bolts used to secure the battery box to the mounting bracket may be loose or missing. Owners of these vehicles should contact a Navistar dealer to have all four mounting bolts replaced and tightened correctly at no cost.

Risk

If the bolts are loose or missing, the battery box can completely detach from the vehicle while in motion. This creates a significant road hazard for other motorists and increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

Identify if you own an affected vehicle: this recall specifically involves 2023 International HV and 2023-2024 International MV models.
Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to confirm if your vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is included in this recall (Internal Recall Number 23506).
Schedule a service appointment with an authorized Navistar dealer who will replace and tighten all four battery box assembly bolts free of charge.
For more information or to check your VIN online, visit the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Bolt replacement and tightening

How to: Dealers will replace and tighten all four battery box bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 International HV

Product: 2023-2024 International MV

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V154000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 791 vehicles(40% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: April 28, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 23506

Agency Last Updated: September 13, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you own an affected vehicle: this recall specifically involves 2023 International HV and 2023-2024 International MV models.

Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to confirm if your vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is included in this recall (Internal Recall Number 23506).

Schedule a service appointment with an authorized Navistar dealer who will replace and tighten all four battery box assembly bolts free of charge.

For more information or to check your VIN online, visit the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for additional assistance.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V154000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Navistar, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 791 vehicles(40% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: April 28, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 23506

Agency Last Updated: September 13, 2023