The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23V322000·Announced 2023-04-05

2023 International MV Trucks: Driveshaft Weld Defect Recall

Navistar is recalling 49 2023 International MV trucks because the driveshaft tube seam weld may separate or tear, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect—the driveshaft weld may separate or tear, causing sudden loss of drive power and increasing crash risk. Structural vehicle defects are classified as Severe per the recall rubric.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 International MV trucks because of a defect in the driveshaft tube seam weld. The weld may separate or tear, which can cause the drive line to separate and result in sudden loss of drive power.

A sudden loss of drive power while driving can increase the risk of a crash. This recall affects approximately 49 vehicles.

To remedy the defect, dealers will replace the driveshafts at no cost to owners. Navistar will begin mailing owner notification letters on July 3, 2023. Owners with questions about this recall can contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825, or reference Navistar's recall number 23513.

For more information, owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2023 INTERNATIONAL MV
Brand
INTERNATIONAL
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Hazard
  • driveshaft-weld-failure
  • loss-of-drive-power
  • crash-risk
Affected units
49

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)

  • MV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.