Navistar recalls certain 2014, 2019, and 2022 school buses lacking sufficient emergency exits, potentially delaying passenger evacuation during emergencies.
A lack of emergency exits can delay passengers from exiting the vehicle during an emergency, increasing their risk of injury.
Navistar is recalling specific school buses from 2014, 2019, and 2022 that don't have enough emergency exits. This could delay passengers from exiting during emergencies, increasing injury risk.
The buses lack enough emergency exits as required by federal safety standards. This can delay passengers from exiting during emergencies, increasing their risk of injury.
School bus owners and operators of the recalled models are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the bus is used without the required emergency exits.
Check for 2014, 2019, or 2022 Navistar IC Bus CE models. The recall was announced in August 2021 with owner notification letters mailed that month.
Call 1-800-448-7825 to schedule the free emergency exit window installation.
Dealers will install two additional emergency exit windows at no cost to the owner.
Dealers will install two additional emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21506.
The buses lack enough emergency exits as required by federal safety standards, which can delay passenger evacuation during emergencies.
Check if your bus is a 2014, 2019, or 2022 Navistar IC Bus CE model. Owner notification letters were mailed in August 2021.
Contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to schedule free installation of two additional emergency exit windows.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Navistar to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V450000 — Navistar Navistar Hello, I own a Navistar that is covered by recall 21V450000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install two additional emergency exit windows, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21506. 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.
