The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V598000·Announced 2018-09-07

Navistar Recalls 2019 IC Bus School Buses Due to Brake Defect

Navistar is recalling 2019 IC Bus CE and RE school buses because a parking brake component may be improperly crimped, causing air leaks and increased stopping distances.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 IC Bus CE and RE school buses equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The recall involves 777 vehicles.

The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber. This defect can cause a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section. If an air leak or separation occurs, it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assembly free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2018. 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, RESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
777

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)

  • CESB
  • RESB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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