IC BUS CE 2016: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V580000

Make Model Year
IC BUS CE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-11-08 2017-09-20 2017-09-22

Production Dates: 2015-03-11 - 2015-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17508

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 160

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain 2016 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with certain Spicer D or E series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

Consequence

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17508.

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.