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HighNHTSA·22V610000·Announced 2022-08-10

2023 IC BUS CESB School Buses Engine Control Module Stall Risk

Navistar is recalling certain 2023 IC CE school buses because the engine control module may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

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: This is a vehicle safety defect with potential for serious harm (crash risk) but no reported injuries, fatalities, or property damage. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported receive a score of 3 (High). The hazard is potential, not realized.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 IC CE school buses. The issue involves the engine control module (ECM), which may experience an internal electrical short-circuit. This defect can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while the bus is in operation.

An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. School buses typically operate with many passengers, making engine stalling a serious safety hazard.

Owners who received notification letters in September 2022 can contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule remedy service. The remedy involves replacement of the ECM by Cummins. For additional information, consumers can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov. Approximately 33 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The recalled product

Product
2023 IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus / Engine Control
Hazard
  • engine-stall
  • crash-risk
Affected units
33

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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