The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V902000·Announced 2018-12-19

IC Bus CE school buses recalled due to potential brake warning light errors

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school buses because a faulty brake pressure switch may cause false brake warning lights.

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 defect involves a brake system component that could lead to a crash or increased risk of injury, qualifying as a significant vehicle defect.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling specific 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. The recall is due to a defect where the brake pressure switch may become stuck.

A stuck switch can result in a false fault code and a brake warning light appearing on the instrument cluster. This may cause a driver to pull over unexpectedly to transfer passengers, increasing the risk of injury. Conversely, if a driver ignores the warning because they believe it is false, they may not be alerted to an actual brake system problem, which increases the risk of a crash.

Navistar has notified owners of the affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace any switch found from the suspect lot at no charge. Owners can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
475

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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