Navistar 2017-2023 International CV Trucks: Parking Brake Fire Risk
Navistar recalls certain 2017-2023 International CV trucks due to a brake pressure switch that may leak brake fluid, causing electrical shorts and fire risk while driving or parked.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2017-2023 International CV trucks because a brake pressure switch assembly can leak brake fluid into electrical components, causing electrical shorts that may lead to fire. This hazard affects vehicles while driving or parked. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79709-navistar-2017-2023-international-cv-trucks-parking-brake-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79709-navistar-2017-2023-international-cv-trucks-parking-brake-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V282000
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“Navistar 2017-2023 International CV Trucks: Parking Brake Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79709-navistar-2017-2023-international-cv-trucks-parking-brake-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V282000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V282000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into its electrical components. This can cause an electrical short-circuit, which may overheat the circuit and increase fire risk while the vehicle is driving or parked.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2023 International CV trucks are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the brake pressure switch leaks brake fluid.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2017-2023 International CV trucks. The issue was first identified in June 2023, and owner notification letters were mailed on June 16, 2023.
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What to do — step by step
Park Outside Safely
Park the vehicle away from structures until the repair is complete.
Contact Customer Service
Call Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a repair.
Get Repair Kit
Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and wire harness or fuse at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23511.
Contact Navistar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V282000 — Navistar 2017-2023 International CV Trucks: Parking Brake Fire Risk Hello, I own a Navistar 2017-2023 International CV Trucks: Parking Brake Fire Risk that is covered by recall 23V282000 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 assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23511. 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 #23V282000 (April 20, 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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