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NHTSA Recall 17V257000: Electrical system

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 336 vehicles. It affects 2016–2018 Ic Bus Cesb.

336
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (May 12)
NHTSA campaign17V257000
Manufacturer campaign17503
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedApril 18, 2017
Owner notificationMay 12, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with a plastic booster pump, 17k Webasto heater and a Webasto Smart Temp timer. The power circuit for the heater booster pump may be unfused.

Safety risk

Without circuit protection, if the vehicle has a heater booster pump electrical failure, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the circuit to a fused section of the power distribution center, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17503.

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 17V257000

Make and modelModel years
Ic Bus Cesb2016, 2017, 2018

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.