IC BUS CE SBUS 2024: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V089000

Make Model Year
IC BUS CE SBUS 2024
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-02-08 2024-02-08

Production Dates: 2023-07-17 - 2023-12-14

Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 24504

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1191

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain 2024 IC Bus CE school buses. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the defective gears, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed April 1, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 24504.

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.