CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 IC CE school buses manufactured from November 24, 2014, through January 22, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the hood straps used to latch the hood closed may become elongated and not return to their original length. As a result, the hood may open unexpectedly when the bus is braking.
- Risk
- If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision may be obstructed, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood straps, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2016. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 16502.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Hood straps that latch the engine hood closed can stretch over time and fail to return to their original length. When this happens, the hood may open unexpectedly while the bus is braking.
If the hood opens while braking, the driver's vision can be obstructed, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected 2016 and 2017 IC CE school buses should contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 16502. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Navistar will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the hood straps free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus Cesb | 20162017 |
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