CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2025 International HV, HX, LT, and MV vehicles. The steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture.
- Risk
- Fractured steering gear teeth can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24505.
- 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 steering gear sector shaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which can cause the gear teeth to crack or fracture. If the teeth fail, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Owners should check whether their vehicle is affected and have the steering gear replaced. Authorized dealers will replace the steering gears free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 30, 2024. You can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact the manufacturer's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| International HV | 2025 |
|---|---|
| International HX | 2025 |
| International LT | 2025 |
| International MV | 2025 |