IC Bus Cesb recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 20, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2017–2020 IC Bus Cesb, CE

Recall number

19V217000

Brand / firm

IC Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 20,142 units

Why it was recalled

A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of crash.

What was recalled

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017-2020 IC Bus CESB school buses equipped with Cummins B6.7 diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electrical wiring within the fuel heater may overheat and may cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.

What to do

Cummins will notify the affected Navistar owners. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel heater with a newly designed fuel heater, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.