RecallNotify
Sign up Check my VIN
Home/ Recalls/ International/ 23V353
Campaign 23V353 Posted May 18, 2023 32,880 units

2000-2024 International Trucks Recall 23V353: Back-Up Lights

RN
Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 20, 2026

Recall 23V353 covers 32,880 2000-2024 International trucks with back-up lights that give low reverse visibility. Repair is free at any franchised International dealer.

International is recalling 32,880 2000-2024 Mv, Lt, Rh, Prostar, and other trucks under recall 23V353 because the back-up lights have low visibility in reverse and bobtail mode or lack added unobstructed lamps. Other drivers get less warning when the truck backs up, increasing crash risk, and the International dealer repair will be free once available.

Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?

The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.

Check my VIN at NHTSA

RecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.

What's wrong?

The back-up lights on 2000-2024 International trucks are part of the exterior lighting system. When the truck is shifted into reverse, those lamps tell people behind the truck that it is backing up. They also need a clear, unobstructed path so the light is visible when the truck is running without a trailer, known as bobtail mode.

On affected trucks, the pintle hook and mounting bracket configuration leaves the back-up lights with too little visible coverage in reverse. The recalled design also lacks added unobstructed back-up lamps to make up for that blocked view. This is a lighting layout problem, not a burned-out bulb or a driver setting.

There is no warning sign before failure. The back-up lamps can still turn on, but the truck does not provide the required rear visibility in the affected configuration.

Who's affected?

Covers medium-duty and heavy-duty International truck lines over the 2000-2024 span, all tied to back up lights for the pintle-hook mounting setup.

2023 International Mv Back up lights
2022 International Mv Back up lights
2021 International Mv Back up lights
2002 International 9400I Back up lights
2002 International 9100I Back up lights
Units affected32,880
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

Low visibility or obstructed backup lights can fail to alert other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, which increases crash risk. There is no warning sign before this visibility problem. Use extra care when backing up and schedule recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2000-2024 International Mv, 9400I, 9100I, 9200I, 9900I, 8600, 8500, 4400, Prostar, 9900IX, Lonestar, Lt, Rh, 8100, or Ls is included in this recall.
  2. Contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to confirm current repair timing before booking dealer work.
  3. Keep the owner letter mailed May 06, 2024, with your vehicle records, or reference recall number 23V353 when you call.
  4. Ask a franchised International dealer about the free rear stop and turn signal light replacement that improves visibility when the truck is backing up.
  5. Use extra caution when reversing until the repair is complete, since low visibility or obstructed back-up lights fail to alert other drivers clearly.

What happens at the repair

International is still developing the final dealer repair for recall 23V353, so do not assume the replacement can be scheduled yet. Once the repair opens, an International technician will replace the existing rear stop and turn signal lights with compliant lights, free of charge. Navistar's reimbursement plan applies to repairs paid before the owner notice. Follow the instructions in the owner letter, keep repair documentation, and contact International customer service if the service desk needs the campaign details.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

May 18, 2023 NHTSA published the recall
July 17, 2023 Dealer notification began
July 17, 2023 Dealer notification ended
July 17, 2023 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
July 17, 2023 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
May 6, 2024 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V353?

Recall 23V353 covers 32,880 2000-2024 International trucks with back-up lights that give low visibility in reverse and bobtail mode. The recall also covers trucks without added unobstructed back-up lights. International dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights for free.

What should I do if my 2000-2024 International truck is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 23V353. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer and ask for the rear stop/turn signal light replacement under Navistar recall 23514. The dealer repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Navistar says International dealers will replace the existing rear stop/turn signal lights free of charge. Use recall 23V353 or Navistar recall 23514 when you call.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is that low-visibility or obstructed back-up lights do not alert other drivers that the truck is backing up, increasing crash risk. The recall repair replaces the affected rear stop/turn signal lights, which is the free dealer path tied to recall 23V353.

When were owners notified about recall 23V353?

Navistar mailed owner notification letters on May 06, 2024. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific International truck is included, then call a franchised International dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V353000
International customer service1-800-448-7825
NHTSA recall #23V353
NHTSA recall # (full)23V353000

Source documents

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 →