Recall 23V-353: 2004–2009, 2011–2012, 2016 International 4400, 2000–2003 International 8100 and 13 more

Navistar, Inc. recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2023, covering about 32,880 vehicles.

NHTSA number
23V-353
Report date
May 18, 2023
Vehicles affected
32,880
Owners notified
May 6, 2024

The problem

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The risk

Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerNavistar, Inc.
ComponentExterior Lighting › Back Up Lights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number23V353000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
International 44002004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016All years
International 81002000, 2001, 2002, 2003All years
International 85002002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009All years
International 86002003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
International 9100I2001, 2002, 2003All years
International 9200I2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010All years
International 9400I2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years
International 9900I2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2013All years
International 9900IX2004, 2007All years
International Lonestar2010, 2011, 2013, 2016All years
International LS2019, 2020, 2021All years
International LT2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
International MV2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
International Prostar2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018All years
International RH2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V-353?

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2003 International 8100, 2001-2003 International 9100i, 2001-2007 International 9400i, 2001-2010 International 9200i, 2002-2007, 2009 International 8500, 2003-2007, 2013 International 9900i, 2003-2018 International 8600, 2004, 2007 International 9900iX, 2008-2018 International ProStar, 2010-2011, 2013, 2016 International LoneStar, 2011-2012, 2016 International 4400, 2017-2024 International LT, 2018-2024 International RH, 2019-2021 International LS, 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The back-up lights offer low visibility when the vehicle is in reverse and bobtail mode. Also, the vehicles have not been equipped with additional unobstructed back-up lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

How is recall 23V-353 fixed?

Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.