Navistar 2020 International MV: Back-up Lights May Not Alert Other Drivers
Navistar recalls certain 2020 International MV vehicles with faulty back-up lights that may not alert other drivers when reversing, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free replacement lights.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Low visibility or obstructed back up lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2020 International MV trucks because their back-up lights can be too dim or obstructed, making it harder for other drivers to see the vehicle when reversing. This could lead to crashes if the lights don't work properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79700-navistar-2020-international-mv-back-up-lights-may-not-alert.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79700-navistar-2020-international-mv-back-up-lights-may-not-alert · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V353000
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“Navistar 2020 International MV: Back-up Lights May Not Alert Other Drivers.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79700-navistar-2020-international-mv-back-up-lights-may-not-alert. Based on NHTSA recall #23V353000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V353000).
Why it’s dangerous
The back-up lights on these vehicles can become dim or obstructed when in reverse and bobtail mode, failing to alert other drivers. This creates a risk of collisions when reversing, especially in low-visibility conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of specific 2020 International MV trucks are affected. Drivers who reverse frequently or operate in low-light conditions are at higher risk due to potential visibility issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is listed in the recall: 2020 International MV models. The back-up lights may appear dim or obstructed when reversing.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar Customer Service
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free replacement of the rear stop/turn signal lights.
Get Replacement Lights
Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights at no cost once you contact them.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 12 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Navistar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V353000 — Navistar 2020 International MV: Back-up Lights May Not Alert Other Drivers Hello, I own a Navistar 2020 International MV: Back-up Lights May Not Alert Other Drivers that is covered by recall 23V353000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 06, 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23514. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V353000 (May 18, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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