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NHTSA Recall 18V598000: Service brakes, air

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 777 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ic Bus Cesb.

777
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2018
owners notified (October 23)
NHTSA campaign18V598000
Manufacturer campaign18513
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report receivedSeptember 7, 2018
Owner notificationOctober 23, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 IC Bus CE and RE school buses 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

If there is an air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber, it can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assembly, 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 18513.

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 18V598000

Make and modelModel years
Ic Bus Cesb2019
Ic Bus Resb2019

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.