Navistar 2016-2020 School Buses: Brake Drag Risk
Navistar recalls 2016-2020 school buses with dragging brakes that may activate ABS warning lights, cause sudden stops, or increase fire risk. Owners must have left rear caliper replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the ABS warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increase the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2016-2020 school buses that have a dragging brake issue. This can cause the ABS warning light to activate, leading to sudden stops and potential fire risks. Affected owners should contact Navistar for a free replacement caliper. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79673-navistar-2016-2020-school-buses-brake-drag-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79673-navistar-2016-2020-school-buses-brake-drag-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V373000
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“Navistar 2016-2020 School Buses: Brake Drag Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79673-navistar-2016-2020-school-buses-brake-drag-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V373000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V373000).
Why it’s dangerous
The left rear brake may drag, triggering the ABS warning light. This can cause the driver to stop immediately and transfer occupants. High temperatures at the wheel end also increase fire risk.
Who’s affected
School bus owners with 2016-2020 Navistar IC CE or IC RE models. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the brake drag causes sudden stops or fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus is a 2016-2020 model with Navistar IC CE or IC RE. The issue involves the driver side rear brakes dragging.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Navistar
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule a free left rear caliper replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear caliper with a redesigned adjuster mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19506.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 58 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Navistar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V373000 — Navistar 2016-2020 School Buses: Brake Drag Risk Hello, I own a Navistar 2016-2020 School Buses: Brake Drag Risk that is covered by recall 19V373000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear caliper with a redesigned adjuster mechanism, free of charge. The recall began July 12, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19506. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V373000 (May 15, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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