Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid
NHTSA campaign 23V398000 · announced June 2, 2023 · filed by Navistar, Inc. · 15,398 units affected
The problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
The risk
An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
What to do
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2016 Ic Bus Cesb
- 2018 Ic Bus Cesb
- 2019 Ic Bus Cesb
- 2020 Ic Bus Cesb
- 2021 Ic Bus Cesb
- 2022 Ic Bus Cesb
- 2023 Ic Bus Cesb
- 2024 Ic Bus Cesb
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.