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SevereNHTSA·22V369000·Announced 2022-05-23

Navistar Recalls 2022-2023 IC Buses Due to Steering Wheel Defect

Navistar is recalling 2022-2023 IC CE, RE, and 1300 FBC buses because the steering wheel retaining nut may be tightened incorrectly, allowing the wheel to detach.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (steering wheel detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC 1300 FBC transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly. This error can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.

A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.

Dealers will remove the steering wheel nut, apply thread locker, and reinstall the nut free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in May 2022. Owners may contact Navistar, Inc. customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS RE, 1300 FBC, CE
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
128

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 (3)

  • RE
  • 1300 FBC
  • CE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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