The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V090000·Announced 2016-02-17

Navistar Recalls 2016 IC CE Buses for Hood Strap Defect

Navistar is recalling 104 model year 2016 IC CE commercial buses because hood straps may elongate, causing the hood to open unexpectedly during braking and obstructing the driver's vision.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hood latch) that creates a risk of harm (obstructed vision leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 IC CE commercial buses manufactured between November 24, 2014, and January 20, 2016. The recall involves 104 vehicles where the hood straps used to latch the hood closed may become elongated and fail to return to their original length.

This defect may cause the hood to open unexpectedly when the bus is braking. If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood straps free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. 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 CE
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
104

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)

  • CE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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