Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidRecall 23V-398 · 2016–2024 Ic Bus Cesb

Navistar, Inc. recall 23V-398 covers 15,398 2016–2024 Ic Bus Cesb for a service brakes, hydraulic: fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.

Park outside and away from structures until repaired

82%
Vehicles repaired12,650 of 15,398 · 2025 Q2
Vehicles affected15,3981 model
ReportedJun 2, 2023Owners notified Sep 29, 2023
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V398000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2016 and 2018-2024 IC Bus CE school buses. The brake pressure switch assembly may leak brake fluid into the brake pressure switch's electrical components and cause an electrical short-circuit.

The risk

An electrical short in the brake pressure switch can overheat the circuit and increase the risk of a fire while driving or parked.

What to do

The fix

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch assembly and if necessary, the wire harness or fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2023. Owners may contact Navistar's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 23518.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

82%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q32025 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall