NHTSA Recall 17V579000
Filed by International Motors, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2017-09-20. An estimated 228 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Contact with the tire may cause the hose to leak brake fluid, affecting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.