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International MV Recall 23V397: Brake fluid leak can cause electrical short and fire risk

NHTSA campaign 23V397, reported June 2, 2023, 6,786 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into its electrical components, which can cause an electrical short-circuit in the switch. An electrical short can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire, whether the vehicle is being driven or parked.

Until the repair is done, owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from structures. Authorized dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and, if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. For questions, contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 23517. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V397Navistar, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 International 1300FBC Stripped chassis, 2019-2022 IC Bus CE Commercial bus, 2019-2024 IC Bus TC Commercial bus, and 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
Risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23517.
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.

Affected vehicles

IC Bus CE2019202020212022
IC Bus TC201920202021202220232024
International 1300FBC20182019202020232024
International Durastar2016
International MV201920202021202220232024