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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 17V257📅 Apr 20, 2017

2016–2018 IC Bus Cesb recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016-2018 IC Bus CE school buses equipped with a plastic booster pump, 17k Webasto heater and a Webasto Smart Temp timer. The power circuit for the heater booster pump may be unfused.

💥 The risk

Without circuit protection, if the vehicle has a heater booster pump electrical failure, it can increase the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the circuit to a fused section of the power distribution center, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17503.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V257000
Manufacturer recall #
17503
Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Vehicles affected
336
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 12, 2017
Built
May 11, 2015 – Mar 20, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V257 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V257?

2016–2018 IC Bus Cesb. 336 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized IC Bus dealer to book the free repair.