CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 IC Bus CE and RE school buses equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section.
- Risk
- If there is an air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber, it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18513.
- 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 school buses have spring-actuated parking brake chambers that may be improperly crimped to the long-stroke service brake chamber. This can cause a service brake air leak, and the spring brake chamber may separate from the service brake section.
An air leak or separation can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Navistar, and authorized dealers will replace the brake chamber assembly free of charge. You can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 18513. You should also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| IC Bus Cesb | 2019 |
|---|---|
| IC Bus Resb | 2019 |