Navistar recalls 2020 International MV vehicles with brake pressure switch electrical short risk. Owners must park away from structures until repair. Free brake switch replacement available.
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Navistar is recalling certain 2020 International MV trucks due to a brake pressure switch that can cause electrical shorts and fire risk while driving or parked. This affects vehicle safety and requires immediate action to prevent fire.
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can cause brake fluid to leak into electrical components, leading to overheating and potential fire while driving or parked. This hazard occurs during normal operation without requiring special conditions.
Owners of 2020 International MV vehicles with the specific brake pressure switch assembly are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle is not properly maintained.
Check if your vehicle is a 2020 International MV with the brake pressure switch assembly mentioned in the recall notice. The recall covers specific model years and chassis types listed by Navistar.
Move your vehicle to a safe location away from buildings or other structures until the repair is completed.
Call Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free brake pressure switch replacement.
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.
2020 International MV vehicles with the specific brake pressure switch assembly, as listed in the recall notice.
Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch and wire harness or fuse at no cost after contacting Navistar customer service.
Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V397000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 23V397000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
