NHTSA Recall 17V660000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V660000; Date: Oct. 18, 2017
Contact with the tires may damage the service brake air hose, causing the brakes to become inoperative or lengthening the distance needed to stop the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ic Bus RE; 2016 Ic Bus RE; 2017 Ic Bus RE; 2018 Ic Bus RE
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc.
Affected Units:: 778
Recall Summary:
Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ic bus re school buses. The drop hose fittings for the air brakes may not be oriented correctly, and, as a result, the brake hoses may contact the tire when the wheels are turned to the limit.
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reposition the drop hose fittings and replace any damaged drop hose or wheel speed sensor harness, free of charge. The recall began on November 21, 2017. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-4331. Navistar's number for this recall is 17510.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 21, 2017
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