Navistar recalls certain 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school buses with hydraulic brakes that may show false brake warnings, increasing crash risk if drivers ignore the lights.
A false code or a brake warning light may lead a driver to immediately pull over to transfer passengers to another bus, which can increase the risk of injury. Additionally, if the driver is aware that the warning is false, they may continue to use the bus, and in the event of an actual brake system problem, the driver will not be warned, increasing the risk of a crash.
Navistar is recalling some 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school buses that may show false brake warning lights. This could lead drivers to pull over unnecessarily or fail to notice real brake problems, raising crash risks.
The brake pressure switch might get stuck, causing the bus to show a false brake warning light. If drivers think the warning is false and keep driving, they might not notice a real brake problem, increasing crash risk.
School bus owners and drivers of affected 2019-2020 IC Bus CE models. Drivers most at risk if they ignore false warnings and continue driving.
Check if your 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school bus has a hydraulic brake system. The recall started January 30, 2019, and applies to buses with a specific brake switch model.
Call 1-800-448-7825 to get your bus inspected and have any faulty switches replaced for free.
Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any switch found from the suspect lot, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18520.
The brake pressure switch may get stuck, causing false brake warning lights that could lead drivers to pull over or ignore real brake problems.
Check if your 2019-2020 IC Bus CE school bus has hydraulic brakes and was sold after January 30, 2019.
If you see a brake warning light, stop driving and contact Navistar customer service immediately to get your bus inspected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V902000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 18V902000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Navistar has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any switch found from the suspect lot, free of charge. The recall began January 30, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18520. 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.
