Recall 22V849 affects 95 2021-2023 International Mv trucks for mislabeled high-voltage battery cables. Repair is free at any franchised International dealer.
International is recalling 95 2021-2023 Mv vehicles under recall 22V849 over mislabeled high-voltage positive cables that connect the battery packs to the manual service disconnects. A technician or first responder can mistake the cable for a de-energized one, raising the risk of electrical shock and injury; International dealers will correct the labels free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The high voltage positive cable on 2021-2023 International Mv electric trucks carries power from the battery packs toward the manual service disconnects. A manual service disconnect is the service plug technicians use to isolate the high-voltage system before work begins. The cable marking tells service personnel what isolation level they are dealing with.
On these trucks, the positive cables from the battery packs to the manual service disconnects were marked with the wrong identification tape and warning labels. The vehicle design changed to remote mounted disconnects, but the cable color was not changed to match the correct electrical isolation level. The recalled blue marking indicated level 2 isolation; the repair uses white marking and warning labels for level 3 isolation.
An owner is not expected to feel or hear anything from the driver's seat. There is no warning sign before failure. This is a labeling and service-safety issue, so the problem is found by checking the cable markings, not by a dashboard light or drivability change.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years, all tied to the same high-voltage cable in the electric propulsion system.
| 2023 International Mv | electric propulsion system |
|---|---|
| 2022 International Mv | electric propulsion system |
| 2021 International Mv | electric propulsion system |
| Units affected | 95 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A misidentified electrical cable can lead a technician or first responder to treat an energized cable as safe, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury. There is no warning sign before that mistake. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon and tell anyone servicing the vehicle about the recall. Repair is free at any franchised International dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021-2023 International Mv is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the free battery-cable reinstallation and warning-label replacement that corrects the mislabeled high-voltage cable issue.
- Bring the recall notice if International mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V849 when you call.
- Tell any technician or first responder about this recall before service or emergency work, since the mislabeled cable can be mistaken for a de-energized cable.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an International technician reinstalls the high voltage battery cables that connect the battery packs to the manual service disconnects and replaces the associated warning labels. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, so the repair is free. The manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan applies to covered repairs paid before the recall notice. Keep any repair paperwork and follow the reimbursement instructions included in the customer notification.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 17, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 9, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| January 9, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 9, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 9, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 22, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V849?
Recall 22V849 covers 95 2021-2023 International Mv vehicles with high-voltage positive battery cables that were listed because their labels can misidentify the cable. A technician or first responder can mistake an energized cable for a de-energized one, raising the risk of electrical shock and injury.
What should I do if my 2021-2023 International Mv is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V849. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer to schedule the battery cable reinstallation and warning label replacement. Reference recall number 22V849 or Navistar recall number 22522 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and International dealers will reinstall the battery cables and replace the associated warning labels free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is electrical shock and injury during service or emergency response. The recalled cable labeling can lead a technician or first responder to identify a high-voltage cable incorrectly. The dealer repair corrects the cable installation and warning labels.
Who should I contact about International recall 22V849?
Contact a franchised International dealer for the free recall repair. Navistar customer service is also available at 1-800-448-7825 for recall questions. Have your VIN ready and reference recall number 22V849 or Navistar recall number 22522.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V849000 |
|---|---|
| International customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V849 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V849000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →