CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE school buses. The drop hose fittings for the air brakes may not be oriented correctly, and, as a result, the brake hoses may contact the tire when the wheels are turned to the limit.
- Risk
- Contact with the tires may damage the service brake air hose, causing the brakes to become inoperative or lengthening the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331. Navistar's number for this recall is 17510.
- 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
On certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE school buses, the air brake drop hose fittings may be installed in the wrong orientation. When the wheels are turned to their limit, the brake hoses can contact the tire.
Contact with the tire can damage the service brake air hose. That can make the brakes inoperative or lengthen the distance needed to stop the bus, which increases the risk of a crash.
Navistar will notify owners. Authorized dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness at no cost to you. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331 and refer to recall number 17510. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus RE | 2018 |
|---|---|
| IC Bus Resb | 201520162017 |