Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 23, 2022
Navistar 2023 IC Bus Suspension Recall: Steering Instability Risk
Navistar recalls 2023 IC buses with improperly heat-treated suspension parts that may cause steering instability and crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free replacement.
“Navistar 2023 IC Bus Suspension Recall: Steering Instability Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81400-navistar-2023-ic-bus-suspension-recall-steering-instability-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V870000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V870000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on November 23, 2022, that Navistar is recalling 2023 IC CE, EV, and RE buses due to a suspension defect. The hazard involves steering instability from loose joints, which increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace hex flange lock nuts free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Navistar
Model: IC BUS CESB (2023)
Model: IC BUS EV (2023)
Model: IC BUS RESB (2023)
What 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 22525.
The hazard
A loss of tension in the steering and suspension joints may lead to steering instability and increase the risk of a crash. The hex flange lock nuts, used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may lose tension over time.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Navistar has 185 other recalls on file since November 24, 2008. Recent brand recalls include a brake caliper detachment risk for 2024-2025 school buses announced on October 2, 2024, and air bag deployment failures for 2025 CV vehicles reported on October 1, 2024. Other recent recalls of similar products include a suspension risk for Gillig 2025 Low Floor Buses (December 29, 2025), a drive motor detachment risk for International 2026 IC Bus EVSBs (May 28, 2026), and a loss of vehicle control risk for Hyundai Ioniq 5 (May 19, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Navistar IC bus has hex flange lock nuts in the suspension and steering joints. The recall covers all 2023 IC, EV, and RE vehicles.
Brand
Navistar
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts at no cost to you.
Check Notification Letter
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 20, 2023.
2023-01-20
Call Customer Service
Contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for assistance.
Official remedy
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 22525.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Navistar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V870000 — Navistar 2023 IC Bus Suspension Recall: Steering Instability Risk
Hello,
I own a Navistar 2023 IC Bus Suspension Recall: Steering Instability Risk that is covered by recall 22V870000 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 22525.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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