Steering: critical fasteners
- Component
- Steering: critical fasteners
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 25,822
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-11-23
- Owners notified
- 2023-01-20
Defect description
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.
Safety risk
A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22524.