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2023 Ic Bus Ev School Bus Recall

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Active Safety 2023 Ic Bus Ev School Bus Recalls (8)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2023 Ic Bus Ev School Bus in Canada.

Ref #2026-180 Campaign : 26505
2026-04-09 109 units

High Voltage

Issue Description

On certain electric school buses, the high-voltage power disconnect switch may not work properly. As a result, the high-voltage distribution module could still have power even if the switch is in the ''OFF'' position. This issue could cause a person not to be aware that the high-voltage system is still powered. Safety Risk: Not being aware that a high-voltage system is powered could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to remove the shorting bars in the high-voltage disconnect bypass connector.

Safety Risk

Not being aware that a high-voltage system is powered could create a risk of injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

International Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your school bus to a dealership to remove the shorting bars in the high-voltage disconnect bypass connector.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2023-304 Campaign : 23516
2023-05-25 402 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

On certain school buses, the warning light for the antilock brake system (ABS) doesn't stay on when there's a problem with the system, and the vehicle is moving.

Safety Risk

A driver that is not warned about a problem with the antilock brake system could have an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealership to update the brake system electronic control unit software.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2023-048 Campaign : 23501
2023-02-09 1 219 units

Structure

Issue Description

On certain school buses, the roof panels may not have been attached correctly. As a result, the bus may not meet Canadian regulations for roof panel joint strength, and the panels could separate in a crash.

Safety Risk

A roof panel that separates in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealership to inspect the roof joints, and add screws to the joints if necessary.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-744 Campaign : 22529
2022-12-28 38 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

On certain school buses, the warning lamp for the electronic stability control (ESC) system doesn't turn on when there is an ESC malfunction. Instead, only the traction control lamp will turn on.

Safety Risk

A driver that isn't aware of an ESC malfunction could have increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealership to update the antilock brake system (ABS) electronic control unit.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-701 Campaign : N/D
2022-12-08 616 units

Suspension

Issue Description

On certain school buses, the bolts that attach the torque arm to the rear axle housing may not have been tightened correctly. As a result, the bolts may loosen over time and the rear axle could move from side-to-side. If this happens, there could be a sudden change in vehicle stability.

Safety Risk

A sudden change in vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealership to replace the bolts that attach the transverse torque arm to the rear axle, and tighten them correctly.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-666 Campaign : 22525
2022-11-23 480 units

Suspension

Issue Description

On certain school buses, the lock nuts for multiple front and rear suspension and steering parts may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the nut(s) could loosen. If this happens, there could be a sudden change in vehicle stability and/or a loss of steering control.

Safety Risk

A loss of steering could create the risk of a crash. A sudden change in vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the affected hex flange lock nuts.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-657 Campaign : 22523
2022-11-18 54 units

High Voltage

Issue Description

On certain electric school buses, the high-voltage positive cables from the battery packs to the manual service disconnect (MSD) may be marked with blue tape instead of white tape. A high-voltage cable with the wrong markings may indicate to a first responder, technician, or customer that the cable is de-energized, when it still has power.

Safety Risk

A high-voltage cable that isn't marked correctly could create a risk of injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Navistar will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your bus to a dealership to install white marking tape and warning labels on the high-voltage cables from the battery packs to the MSD

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-267 Campaign : 22511
2022-05-23 232 units

Steering

Issue Description

On certain school buses, the nut that attaches the steering wheel to the steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. If the nut loosens, the steering wheel could detach and cause a loss of steering control.

Safety Risk

A loss of steering control can create the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

IC Bus advises you to park your school bus immediately until you can schedule an appointment with any IC Bus dealer to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will remove and reinstall the steering wheel, apply thread-locking compound and tighten the nut correctly.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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