Navistar – Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire

Navistar (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 International DuraStar, 2018-2020 and 2023-2024 International 1300FBC Stripped chassis, 2019-2022 IC Bus CE Commercial bus, 2019-2024 IC Bus TC Commercial bus, and 2019-2024 International MV vehicles. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch’s electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.


Report Received Date 06/02/2023
NHTSA ID 23V397000
Consequence Summary An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Corrective Action 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 are expected to be mailed August 1, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23517.
Recall Code 23517
Potentially Affected 6786
Fire Risk When Parked Yes
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V397000)

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