The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V166000·Announced 2015-03-23

Navistar Recalls 2015-2016 IC School Buses for Brake Fire Risk

Navistar is recalling specific 2015-2016 IC school buses because defective air brake actuators may cause dragging brakes and wheel end fires.

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 in the braking system that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 IC CE and IC RE school buses manufactured between July 31, 2014, and February 20, 2015. The recall affects vehicles equipped with Haldex air brake actuators that may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism.

This defect could cause the brakes to drag or overheat. If the brakes drag and overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire. The recall supersedes previous recall 14V-808.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CASB, CESB, RESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
68

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
  • CESB
  • RESB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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