Navistar School Buses: ABS Indicator Light Failure Risk
Navistar recalls 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV school buses with ABS indicator light that fails to stay on during motion, risking undetected brake malfunctions.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An ABS indicator light that fails to remain illuminated will not alert the driver of an ABS malfunction, which could increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Navistar is recalling certain 2021-2024 school buses because their anti-lock brake system indicator light doesn't stay on when there's a malfunction. This means drivers won't know if the brakes are failing, which could lead to crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80936-navistar-school-buses-abs-indicator-light-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80936-navistar-school-buses-abs-indicator-light-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V371000
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“Navistar School Buses: ABS Indicator Light Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80936-navistar-school-buses-abs-indicator-light-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V371000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V371000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ABS indicator light doesn't stay illuminated when the vehicle is moving and the ignition is on. This means drivers won't see a warning sign if the anti-lock brakes are malfunctioning, potentially causing crashes.
Who’s affected
School bus owners and drivers of 2021-2024 IC Bus RE, 2022-2024 IC Bus CE, and IC Bus EV models. Drivers are most at risk if they don't notice brake system issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for school buses with model years 2021-2024 (IC Bus RE) or 2022-2024 (IC Bus CE/IC Bus EV). The recall covers vehicles that don't show the ABS indicator light when moving.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825 to get the software update for free.
Receive Notification
Owner notification letters will be mailed by July 24, 2023, with instructions for the software update.
July 24, 2023
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23516.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
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 23V371000 — Navistar School Buses: ABS Indicator Light Failure Risk Hello, I own a Navistar School Buses: ABS Indicator Light Failure Risk that is covered by recall 23V371000 from Navistar. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23516. 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 #23V371000 (May 25, 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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