Recall 18V-597: 2019 IC Bus CE, 2019 IC Bus HC and 9 more
Navistar, Inc. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Sep 7, 2018, covering about 2,089 vehicles.
The problem
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HX, DuraStar, WorkStar, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, and RH vehicles, and IC Bus HC, CE, and RE vehicles equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section.
The risk
An air leak or separation of the spring brake chamber can increase the needed stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assemblies from the suspected lot, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18512.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Navistar, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V597000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| IC Bus CE | 2019 | All years |
| IC Bus HC | 2019 | All years |
| IC Bus Recb | 2019 | All years |
| International Durastar | 2019 | All years |
| International HV | 2019 | All years |
| International HX | 2019 | All years |
| International Lonestar | 2019 | All years |
| International LT | 2019 | All years |
| International MV | 2019 | All years |
| International RH | 2019 | All years |
| International Workstar | 2019 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V-597?
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2019 International HX, DuraStar, WorkStar, HV, LoneStar, LT, MV, and RH vehicles, and IC Bus HC, CE, and RE vehicles equipped with long stroke brake chambers and spring actuated parking brakes. The spring actuated parking brake may be improperly crimped to the long stroke service brake chamber, causing a service brake air leak and the possible separation of the spring brake chamber from the service brake section.
How is recall 18V-597 fixed?
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chamber assemblies from the suspected lot, free of charge. The recall began October 23, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18512.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.