The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V476000·Announced 2012-09-27

Navistar Recalls IC School Buses Due to Oil Line Leak Risk

Navistar is recalling 2006-2011 IC school buses because a high-pressure oil line may leak or rupture, potentially causing an engine stall or fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (oil line rupture) that poses a risk of engine compartment fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 IC school buses, specifically models CESB, RESB, and FESB. These vehicles were manufactured between June 17, 2004, and October 15, 2009, and are equipped with I-6 engines within specific feature codes. The recall involves 20,902 vehicles.

The defect involves the high-pressure engine oil line, which may develop a leak or possibly rupture. A leak or rupture could result in an unexpected engine stall or an engine compartment fire.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high-pressure oil line free of charge. The safety recall began on December 21, 2012. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS FESB, RESB, CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
NAVISTAR, INC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
20,902

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • FESB
  • RESB
  • CESB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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