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SevereNHTSA·17V661000·Announced 2017-10-18

Navistar Recalls 2015-2018 IC Bus RE Due to Brake Hose Defect

Navistar is recalling 2015-2018 IC Bus RE commercial 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, posing a significant risk of crash and injury.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE commercial buses. The recall involves a defect in the service brake system 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, causing the brakes to become inoperative or lengthening the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2015-2018 model years of the IC Bus RECB.

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 RECB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus
Hazard
Affected units
105

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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