The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V838000·Announced 2021-10-25

Navistar Recalls 2020-2021 IC CE Buses for Engine Shutdown Risk

Navistar is recalling 2020-2021 IC CE transit buses because a software fault may cause unexpected engine shutdowns, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unexpected engine shutdown leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 IC CE transit buses. The recall addresses a defect in the engine control module (ECM) that may set a fault code, resulting in an unexpected engine shut down.

This defect can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, if a school bus is disabled, it may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, which increases the risk of injury to passengers.

Dealers will update the engine control unit software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 18, 2022. 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 CE
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
5

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)

  • CE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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