2021–2023 International & Ic Bus (13 models) Steering Recall 22V869000 (International 22524)

NHTSA recall 22V869000 (International recall 22524) covers about 25,822 2021–2023 International & Ic Bus (13 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V869000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

25,822
vehicles affected (potential)
2021–2023
model years
Nov 23, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Steering (critical fasteners)

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.

The risk

A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 20, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

International recall number 22524

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V869000 as 22524. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22524 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
International CV2021–2022—
International HV2022–2023—
International HX2023—
International Lonestar2023—
International LT2023—
International MV2023—
International RH2023—
Ic Bus 1300 Fbc2023—
Ic Bus CE2023—
Ic Bus Cesb2023—
Ic Bus RE2023—
Ic Bus Resb2023—
Ic Bus TC2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Nov 23, 2022
Owner notification
Jan 20, 2023
Build dates covered
Jan 18, 2022 to Aug 16, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Navistar, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V869000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V869000 is open, call any International dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V869000 or 22524). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V869000?

NHTSA recall 22V869000 (International recall 22524) covers about 25,822 2021–2023 International & Ic Bus (13 models) vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 International CV, 2022-2023 International HV, 2023 IC 1300 FBC, CE, RE, TC, International MV, HX, LT, RH, and LoneStar vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V869000?

NHTSA's record for 22V869000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V869000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any International dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V869000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jan 20, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the International recall number for 22V869000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22524. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22524) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V869000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V869000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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