Navistar 2021-2022 International CV Suspension Recall: Steering Instability Risk
Navistar recalls certain 2021-2022 International CV trucks for potential steering instability due to improperly heat-treated suspension parts. Owners must contact dealers for free hex flange lock nut replacements by January 20, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling specific 2021-2022 International CV trucks because suspension parts may lose tension over time, causing steering instability and crash risk. Owners need to get free replacements before January 20, 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80946-navistar-2021-2022-international-cv-suspension-recall-steering-instability-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80946-navistar-2021-2022-international-cv-suspension-recall-steering-instability-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V869000
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“Navistar 2021-2022 International CV Suspension Recall: Steering Instability Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80946-navistar-2021-2022-international-cv-suspension-recall-steering-instability-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V869000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V869000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hex flange lock nuts in the suspension and steering joints were improperly heat treated. This causes them to lose tension over time, which can lead to steering instability and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021-2022 International CV trucks are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential steering instability.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2021-2022 International CV trucks. The recall covers specific models including 2022-2023 International HV and 2023 IC 1300 FBC vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts free of charge as needed.
January 20, 2023Check Notification Letter
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023.
January 20, 2023
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Contact Navistar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V869000 — Navistar 2021-2022 International CV Suspension Recall: Steering Instability Risk Hello, I own a Navistar 2021-2022 International CV Suspension Recall: Steering Instability Risk that is covered by recall 22V869000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V869000 (November 23, 2022)
- 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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