IC BUS CE SBUS (2022) recall — Structure
Navistar recalls certain 2022-2024 school buses due to roof panel joint strength issues that could increase injury risk in crashes. Owners will receive free repairs by April 3, 2023.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A school bus roof panel with insufficient joint strength may separate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling some 2022-2024 school buses because roof panels might separate during a crash, raising injury risks. Owners should get free repairs from dealers by April 3, 2023. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80932-navistar-2022-2024-school-buses-roof-panel-may-separate-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80932-navistar-2022-2024-school-buses-roof-panel-may-separate-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V065000
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“Navistar 2022-2024 School Buses: Roof Panel May Separate in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80932-navistar-2022-2024-school-buses-roof-panel-may-separate-in. Based on NHTSA recall #23V065000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V065000).
Why it’s dangerous
The roof panel joints may become weak during a crash, causing the panel to separate. This could lead to injury if occupants are not properly protected by the bus structure.
Who’s affected
School bus owners in the U.S. using affected 2022-2024 Navistar school buses are most at risk. The hazard applies to vehicles with insufficient roof panel joint strength.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your school bus has a Navistar model from 2022-2024. The recall covers IC Bus CE, IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Notification
Look for a letter from Navistar mailed by April 3, 2023.
April 3, 2023Contact Customer Service
Call Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to confirm your vehicle is affected.
Get Free Repair
Dealers will add additional fasteners to secure the roof panel joints at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
What school buses are affected?
2022-2024 IC Bus CE, 2022-2023 IC CE SBus, IC RE, and 2023 EV school buses.
How can I tell if my bus is affected?
Check if your school bus is a 2022-2024 Navistar model with roof panel joints that may have insufficient strength.
What should I do if my bus is affected?
Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to get free repairs from dealers.
Contact Navistar
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V065000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 23V065000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #23V065000 (October 2, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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