CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Fasteners connecting the transverse torque arm to the rear axle housing may have been tightened incorrectly. This can allow the rear axle to shift from side to side while driving.
A rear axle that moves side to side can cause a loss of handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. A loose rear axle may also cause instability during an emergency evacuation, increasing the risk of injury.
An authorized dealer will replace and tighten the fasteners free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. You can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus CE | 2023 |
|---|---|
| International RE | 2023 |