NHTSA Recall 18V821000: Service brakes, air
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 187 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Ic Bus Cesb.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V821000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18517 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | November 20, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 20, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with feature code 04AZS (4-channel Antilock Brakes, 4-channel Electronic Stability and Automatic Traction Control. The brake air line tube to the left brake modulator valve may have been improperly routed, possibly resulting in the line kinking, causing the vehicle to vehicle to pull to the right when braking or preventing the anti-lock brakes from functioning properly.
Safety risk
A vehicle pulling to the right during braking or improper ABS function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the air line tube and replace any kinked tube, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18517.
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 18V821000
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.