The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V153000·Announced 2023-08-03

2023 International MV and HV Vehicles Recalled for Driveshaft Separation Risk

Navistar is recalling certain 2023 International HV and 2023-2024 International MV vehicles due to incorrectly installed rear axle wedge shims that can cause driveshaft separation and loss of drive power. This increases the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a structural defect (driveshaft separation) with serious potential consequences including loss of drive power and increased crash risk. However, no injuries or property damage have been reported, placing this in the High severity category per the rubric criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 International HV and 2023-2024 International MV vehicles. The rear axle spring wedge shim may have been incorrectly installed. This can cause U-joint failure and result in driveshaft separation.

Driveshaft separation causes a loss of drive power and increases the risk of a crash. A total of 660 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Owners have been notified by mail as of April 28, 2023. Dealers will reinstall the rear axle wedge shim at no charge. Owners can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

The recalled product

Product
2023 INTERNATIONAL MV
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
  • driveshaft-separation
  • u-joint-failure
  • loss-of-drive-power
  • crash-risk
Affected units
660

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MV
  • HV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

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