Navistar Recalls 2012-2013 IC Buses Due to Engine Shutdown Risk
Navistar is recalling 1,276 IC brand buses because a wire may break, causing the engine to shut down unexpectedly while driving.
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/electrical defect that can cause an unexpected engine shutdown while driving, which the source states may increase the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 IC brand CE buses and 2012-2013 RE buses. These vehicles were manufactured between December 7, 2010, and June 26, 2012, and are equipped with model year 2011 through 2013 I-6 engines and specific feature codes (12NUK, 12NUL, 12NUM, 12NUN, 12NUP, and 12NUS). The recall covers a total of 1,276 vehicles.
The defect involves the injection pressure regulator (IPR) harness wire, which may break due to vibrational damage. This breakage could cause an unexpected shut down of the engine while the vehicle is in motion. An unexpected engine shut down while driving may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPR wire connector free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin by March 18, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- IC BUS CASB, RE, RECB
- Brand
- IC BUS
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Affected units
- 1,276
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)
- CASB
- RE
- RECB
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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