NHTSA Recall 23V065000: Roof and pillars (structure)
Navistar, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,507 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Ic Bus Ce Sbus.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V065000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23501 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | February 10, 2023 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, 2022-2023 IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses. The roof panel may have been manufactured with insufficient joint strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety risk
A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the joints, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23501.
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 23V065000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus Ce Sbus | 2022, 2023 |
| Ic Bus Cesb | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Ic Bus EV | 2023 |
| Ic Bus Resb | 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.