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9 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. STRUCTURE:BODY

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2026 IC Bus CESB and 2016-2021 RESB school buses. The underfloor reinforcement may not have been installed, compromising the structural integrity of the buses. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

    Risk
    Reduced structural integrity may increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement channel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25514.

    NHTSA campaign 25V580000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 04/09/2025

  2. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

    International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016-2024 IC Bus CESB school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.

    NHTSA advises parking this vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

    Risk
    An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a silicone black jumper harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2025. Owners may contact International customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25510. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V398 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    NHTSA campaign 25V503000 · International Motors, LLC · Reported 06/08/2025

  3. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.

    NHTSA advises parking this vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

    Risk
    An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.

    NHTSA campaign 23V398000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 02/06/2023

  4. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV school buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator light does not remain illuminated when a malfunction exists, and when the vehicle's ignition switch is on, and the vehicle is in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

    Risk
    An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23516.

    NHTSA campaign 23V371000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 25/05/2023

  5. STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V065000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 10/02/2023

  6. STEERING

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE School Buses. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gear to fracture.

    Risk
    A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers, and replace the steering gears as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to become available in mid-October 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 22514.

    NHTSA campaign 22V429000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 16/06/2022

  7. STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    Navistar, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 IC CE, IC RE, and 2023 IC EV school buses. The steering wheel retaining nut may have been tightened incorrectly, which can allow the steering wheel to loosen and detach from the steering column shaft.

    NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until the recall repair is done.

    Risk
    A loose or detached steering wheel increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will remove the steering wheel nut, apply thread locker, and reinstall the nut, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 25, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar, Inc. customer service at (331) 332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 22511.

    NHTSA campaign 22V367000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 23/05/2022

  8. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    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.

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 21V837000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 25/10/2021

  9. STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

    Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2014 IC Bus CE, 2019 IC Bus CE, and 2022 IC Bus CE school buses. These buses are not equipped with enough emergency exits. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

    Risk
    A lack of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install two additional emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21506.

    NHTSA campaign 21V450000 · Navistar, Inc. · Reported 15/06/2021

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2025-09-04. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, IC Bus, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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