The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V711000·Announced 2022-09-22

Navistar Recalls 2022-2023 International HX Trucks for Steering Defect

Navistar is recalling 2022-2023 International HX vehicles because improperly heat-treated tie rod clamps may fail, causing loss of steering and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage) that can cause sudden loss of steering and increase crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 International HX vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated. This condition can cause the clamps to fail, allowing the tie rods to separate.

Tie rod separation can result in a sudden loss of steering, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace both tie rod end clamps free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
INTERNATIONAL HX
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering / Linkages
Hazard
Affected units
451

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • HX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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