Recall 23V-397: 2019–2022 IC Bus CE, 2019–2024 IC Bus TC and 3 more

Navistar, Inc. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jun 2, 2023, covering about 6,786 vehicles.

Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of fire risk.
NHTSA number
23V-397
Report date
Jun 2, 2023
Vehicles affected
6,786
Owners notified
Sep 29, 2023

The 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.

The risk

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerNavistar, Inc.
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number23V397000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
IC Bus CE2019, 2020, 2021, 2022All years
IC Bus TC2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024All years
International 1300FBC2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024All years
International Durastar2016All years
International MV2019, 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-397?

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.

How is recall 23V-397 fixed?

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.

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.