Recall 24V088 covers 893 2024-2025 International Mv, Hv, Hx, Lt, Rh, and Cecb trucks and buses for steering-gear defects. Free repair once International opens it.
International is recalling 893 2024-2025 Mv, Hv, Hx, Lt, Rh, and Cecb trucks and buses because steering gear assemblies were built with too few recirculating balls. The defect can lead to loss of steering control and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once International opens the remedy.
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What's wrong?
The steering gear on affected 2024-2025 International trucks and buses is the main steering box between the steering wheel input and the front axle linkage. Inside that gear, recirculating balls are small steel balls that move through channels to reduce friction and help transfer steering force smoothly. The gear depends on the correct ball count to carry load and keep steering response predictable.
On these vehicles, the steering gear assembly was built with fewer recirculating balls than required. The problem traces to an assembly and rework process that let an underfilled gear leave production without detection. With too few balls inside the gear, the steering mechanism does not support the load as designed, and that defect can lead to loss of steering control.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver should not expect a warning light, noise, or steering feel change before the gear fails.
Who's affected?
Covers six International and IC Bus models across the 2024 and 2025 model years, all tied to the steering system.
| 2025 International Mv | steering system |
|---|---|
| 2025 International Hv | steering system |
| 2024 International Hv | steering system |
| 2024 International Mv | steering system |
| 2024 International Hx | steering system |
| 2024 International Lt | steering system |
| 2024 International Rh | steering system |
| 2024 Ic Bus Cecb | steering system |
| Units affected | 893 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A steering gear defect can cause loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat this as a repair priority and ask the dealer how to handle the vehicle until the repair opens. Repair will be free at any franchised International dealer once International opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 International Mv, Hv, Hx, Lt, Rh, or Cecb is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner letter Navistar mailed on September 30, 2024, if you have not received it yet.
- Call International customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions and reference recall number 24V088 (Navistar recall 24503).
- Ask a franchised International dealer whether the steering-gear inspection and gear replacement are open for your VIN; the repair fixes incorrectly assembled steering gears with too few recirculating balls.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra room, avoid hard steering inputs, and stop driving if steering control feels abnormal.
What happens at the repair
The current repair path is interim. Once the final dealer repair is available, an International technician will inspect the steering gear assemblies and replace defective gears at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Navistar used its general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid out of pocket for steering gear work tied to this recall, contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and ask what documentation the plan requires. Keep repair orders and payment proof ready.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 8, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| September 30, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 30, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 30, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V088?
Recall 24V088 covers 893 2024-2025 International Mv, Hv, Hx, Lt, Rh, and Cecb trucks and buses with steering gear assemblies built with fewer recirculating balls than required. That defect can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. International dealers will inspect and replace defective gears for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 International Mv, Hv, Hx, Lt, Rh, or Cecb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your truck or bus is included in recall 24V088. If it is, contact a franchised International dealer and ask about the steering gear inspection and replacement under Navistar recall 24503. The recall repair is free once the remedy applies to your VIN.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Navistar's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace defective steering gears free of charge. Use recall 24V088 or Navistar recall 24503 when you call the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of steering control. The steering gear assemblies were assembled with fewer recirculating balls than required, and that defect can reduce steering control enough to increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, ask the dealer how to handle the vehicle before the repair.
When were owners notified about recall 24V088?
Navistar mailed owner notification letters on September 30, 2024. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN instead of relying on mail history. The VIN decides whether this recall applies to your specific truck or bus.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V088000 |
|---|---|
| International customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V088 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V088000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (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 →