NHTSA Recall 15V166000: Service brakes, air
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 68 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ic Bus Casb.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V166000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15505 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | March 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 IC CE school buses manufactured August 8, 2014, to February 20, 2015, and 2015-2016 IC RE school buses manufactured July 31, 2014, to January 9, 2015, equipped with Haldex air brake actuators. The affected brake actuators may have been manufactured with an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism. This could cause dragging or overheated brakes.
Safety risk
If the brakes drag and overheat there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Haldex Life Seal Brake chambers, free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15505. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-808.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V166000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.