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NHTSA Recall 21V837000: Engine control module (ecu/ecm) (engine and engine cooling)

Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,322 vehicles. It affects 2020–2023 Ic Bus Cesb.

7,322
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (January 18)
NHTSA campaign21V837000
Manufacturer campaign21507
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Report receivedOctober 25, 2021
Owner notificationJanuary 18, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2023 IC CE school buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.

Safety risk

Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.

Remedy

Dealers will reprogram the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21507.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V837000

Make and modelModel years
Ic Bus Cesb2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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.