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IC Bus Cesb Recall 19V373: Dragging Rear Brake Can Overheat and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 19V373, reported May 15, 2019, 2,620 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain school buses built from 2016 through 2019 may have a driver-side rear brake that drags, meaning it does not fully release after braking. Over time this can damage the brake components and trigger the ABS warning light, which may prompt the driver to stop the bus and move passengers. The high temperatures at the wheel end can also increase the risk of a fire. Either condition raises the risk of injury.

The remedy is free. Authorized dealers will replace the left rear brake caliper with one that has a redesigned adjuster mechanism. Owners will be notified by mail, or you can contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 19506. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls so you know whether your bus is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V373Navistar, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2020 IC CE and 2019 IC RE school buses equipped with Bendix ADB 22X brake calipers. The driver side rear brakes may drag.
Risk
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear caliper with a redesigned adjuster mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19506.
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 CE2016201720182019
IC Bus Cesb20162017201820192020
IC Bus Recb2019
IC Bus Resb2019