2023 Ic Bus (3 models) Suspension Recall 22V870000 (Ic Bus 22525)
NHTSA recall 22V870000 (Ic Bus recall 22525) covers about 5,645 2023 Ic Bus (3 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V870000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Suspension (critical fasteners)
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2023 IC CE, EV, and RE 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 22525.
Status: NHTSA lists Jan 20, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ic Bus recall number 22525
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V870000 as 22525. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "22525 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.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ic Bus Cesb | 2023 | — |
| Ic Bus EV | 2023 | — |
| Ic Bus Resb | 2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 23, 2022
- Owner notification
- Jan 20, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Navistar, Inc.
Check your VIN for 22V870000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- 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.
- If 22V870000 is open, call any Ic Bus dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V870000 or 22525). 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 22V870000?
NHTSA recall 22V870000 (Ic Bus recall 22525) covers about 5,645 2023 Ic Bus (3 models) vehicles (suspension), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2023 IC CE, EV, and RE vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V870000?
NHTSA's record for 22V870000 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 22V870000?
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 Ic Bus dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V870000, 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 Ic Bus recall number for 22V870000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 22525. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (22525) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V870000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V870000, 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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