NHTSA Recall 18V597000: Service brakes, air
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,089 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Ic Bus Ce.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V597000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18512 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | September 7, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 23, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HX, DuraStar, WorkStar, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, and RH vehicles, and IC Bus HC, CE, and RE vehicles equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section.
Safety risk
An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assemblies from the suspected lot, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18512.
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 18V597000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus Ce | 2019 |
| Ic Bus Hc | 2019 |
| Ic Bus Recb | 2019 |
| International Durastar | 2019 |
| International Hv | 2019 |
| International Hx | 2019 |
| International Lonestar | 2019 |
| International LT | 2019 |
| International Mv | 2019 |
| International Rh | 2019 |
| International Workstar | 2019 |
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.