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SevereNHTSA·15V168000·Announced 2015-03-23

Navistar Recalls 2015 IC RE Transit Buses for Brake Hose Defect

Navistar is recalling 2015 IC RE non-school Transit Buses because the front air brake hose may contact the tire, causing leaks and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 IC RE non-school Transit Buses manufactured between November 4, 2014, and November 18, 2014. The recall addresses a defect in the service brakes, air system, specifically involving the front wheel air brake hose.

In the affected vehicles, the air brake hose may contact the tires when the steering is fully turned. This contact can cause hose abrasion, leading to an air leak. Such leaks may cause the vehicle to pull to one side when braking or require extra distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the front air brake hose fitting orientation and replace any hose with signs of abrasion, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 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 RECB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
7

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 (1)

  • RECB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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