The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V398000·Announced 2023-06-02

IC Bus CESB school buses recalled for brake pressure switch fire risk

Navistar is recalling certain IC Bus CESB school buses with brake pressure switch assemblies that may leak brake fluid and cause electrical short-circuits, creating a fire risk while driving or parked.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

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

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: No injuries, deaths, or fires have been reported. This recall addresses a potential fire risk in school buses due to brake system electrical short-circuits. This meets the High severity criterion: a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain IC Bus CESB school buses from 2016 and 2018 through 2024. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the electrical components of the switch, causing an electrical short-circuit.

This short-circuit can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while the bus is driving or parked. Approximately 15,398 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Owners should park the buses outside and away from structures until repairs are completed. Navistar will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and, if necessary, the wire harness or fuse at no cost. Notification letters were mailed on September 29, 2023. For information, contact Navistar at 1-800-448-7825 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
IC BUS CESB
Brand
IC BUS
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — School Bus
Hazard
Affected units
15,398

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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