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NHTSA Recall 23V397000: Fluid (service brakes)

Park outside Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,786 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ic Bus Ce.

6,786
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2023
owners notified (September 29)
NHTSA campaign23V397000
Manufacturer campaign23517
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID
Report receivedJune 2, 2023
Owner notificationSeptember 29, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V397000

Make and modelModel years
Ic Bus Ce2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Ic Bus Tc2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
International 1300FBC2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024
International Durastar2016
International Mv2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.