IC BUS CE 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V579000

Make Model Year
IC BUS CE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-11 2017-09-20 2017-09-22

Production Dates: 2017-07-07 - 2017-08-02

Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17505

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 228

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain 2018-2019 IC Bus CE school buses. The hydraulic brake hose on the steer axle may be improperly routed and, as a result, the brake hose may contact the tire.

Consequence

Contact with the tire may cause the hose to leak brake fluid, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will correctly route the drop hose, replacing the drop hose if damage is found, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17505.

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.