CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- Problem
- Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Brake fluid can leak from the brake pressure switch assembly into its electrical components. This can cause an electrical short circuit that overheats the circuit and raises the risk of a fire, whether the bus is being driven or parked.
Until the repair is done, park the bus outside and away from buildings and other structures. Authorized dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and, if needed, the wire harness or fuse, at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or call Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 and reference recall number 23518.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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