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Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V091000·Announced 2016-02-18

Navistar Recalls 2016-2017 IC CE School Buses for Hood Strap Defect

Navistar is recalling 2016-2017 IC CE school buses because hood straps may elongate, allowing the hood to open unexpectedly during braking and obstructing the driver's vision.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 where the hood may open during braking, obstructing vision and increasing crash risk, but no injuries or crashes are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 IC CE school buses manufactured between November 24, 2014, and January 22, 2016. The recall affects 9,662 vehicles. In these buses, the hood straps used to latch the hood closed may become elongated and fail to return to their original length.

If the hood opens unexpectedly while the bus is braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

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 CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
9,662

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)

  • CESB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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