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SevereNHTSA·17V580000·Announced 2017-09-20

Navistar Recalls 2016 IC Bus CE School Buses for Steering Defect

Navistar is recalling 2016 IC Bus CE school buses because a steering component may loosen, potentially causing a loss of steering and increasing 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 (steering linkage) that can cause a complete loss of steering, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating due to the potential for significant injury.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2016 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with specific Spicer D or E series steer axles. The recall addresses a defect where the castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, which allows the tie rod to loosen.

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, resulting in a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash. This defect poses a significant safety hazard to vehicle occupants and others on the road.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 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
160

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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