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- STEERING; STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
- Risk
- If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17508.
- 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
Certain 2016 school buses may have a castellated nut on the steer axle that was not properly torqued. Over time, the tie rod can loosen and may disconnect from the steering knuckle.
If the tie rod disconnects, the driver can lose all steering control, which significantly increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod and tighten them as needed. Owners can also contact the manufacturer's customer service line for details, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus Cesb | 2016 |
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