CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 International HV and 2023-2024 International MV vehicles. The rear axle spring wedge shim may have been incorrectly installed, which can cause U-joint failure and result in driveshaft separation.
- Risk
- Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinstall the rear axle wedge shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23505.
- 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
A rear axle spring wedge shim may have been installed incorrectly. Over time this can lead to failure of a U-joint, which may allow the driveshaft to separate from the vehicle.
If the driveshaft separates, the vehicle can lose drive power and the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected.
Authorized dealers will reinstall the rear axle wedge shim free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 (recall number 23505). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HV | 2023 |
|---|---|
| International MV | 20232024 |