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IC Bus Recb Recall 17V661: Brake Hose Can Rub Tire, Risking Brake Failure

NHTSA campaign 17V661, reported October 18, 2017, 105 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

On certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE commercial buses, the air brake drop hose fittings may be oriented incorrectly. When the wheels are turned to the limit, the brake hoses can contact the tire.

Contact with the tire can damage the service brake air hose. This may make the brakes inoperative or lengthen the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.

Navistar will notify owners. Dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness at no cost. Owners can contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331 (recall number 17511), and should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V661Navistar, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 IC Bus RE commercial 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 17511.
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.

Affected vehicles

IC Bus Recb2015201620172018