Navistar – Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire

Navistar (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.


Report Received Date 06/02/2023
NHTSA ID 23V398000
Consequence Summary An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.
Corrective Action 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 are expected to be mailed August 1, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.
Recall Code 23518
Potentially Affected 15398
Fire Risk When Parked Yes
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V398000)

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