IC Bus AE recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

April 22, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2014–2015 IC Bus AE

Recall number

15V242000

Brand / firm

IC Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 113 units

Why it was recalled

If the LPM overheats and fails, there is an increased risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 IC Bus AE school buses manufactured February 14, 2013, to March 10, 2014. A vehicle double battery jump start or electrical load dump event could result in an overvoltage condition of a component within the HVAC system linear power module (LPM) which is used to control the blower speed. The overvoltage condition could result in the overheating and failure of the LPM.

What to do

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LPM with an upgraded one, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 15510.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.