2023 IC BUS CESB Fuel Vapor Line May Leak, Creating Fire Risk
Navistar is recalling 196 model-year 2023 IC BUS CESB buses due to defective fuel vapor lines. Without proper heat shielding, the lines may leak when exposed to exhaust heat, posing a fire 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 addresses a real safety defect in fuel system design where fuel leaks and fire are potential outcomes. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported scores at 3 (High). No illnesses, injuries, or fires have been reported in connection with this defect.
Plain-English summary
Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 IC BUS CESB buses because the fuel vapor line may have been installed without heat shield tubing. This exposes the line to heat from the exhaust system, which may cause the line to leak. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
The defect affects 196 model-year 2023 IC BUS CESB buses. Owners will be notified by mail, with owner notification letters expected to be mailed January 20, 2023.
Dealers will replace the fuel vapor line with heat shield tubing free of charge. Owners should contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule service. Owners may also 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- IC BUS CESB
- Brand
- IC BUS
- Manufacturer
- Navistar, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Bus
- Affected units
- 196
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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