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SevereNHTSA·17V660000·Announced 2017-10-18

Navistar Recalls 2015-2018 IC Bus RE School Buses for Brake Hose Defect

Navistar is recalling 778 school buses because air brake hoses may contact tires, potentially causing brake failure or increased stopping distance.

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 can cause brakes to become inoperative, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE school buses. The recall involves 778 vehicles where the drop hose fittings for the air brakes may not be oriented correctly. As a result, the brake hoses may contact the tire when the wheels are turned to the limit.

Contact with the tires may damage the service brake air hose. This damage can cause the brakes to become inoperative or lengthen the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS RESB, RE
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
778

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 (2)

  • RESB
  • RE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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