IC BUS CE (2020-2021): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 21V838000 · Oct 25, 2021 · Navistar, Inc.
5
vehicles affected
5
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V838000
- Date
- Oct 25, 2021
- Maker
- Navistar, Inc.
- Units affected
- 5
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Engine control module (ecu/ecm)
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2020-2021 IC CE transit buses. The engine control module (ECM) may set a fault code that results in an unexpected engine shut down.
What can happen
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21508.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V838000?
1 model: IC Bus CE (2020-2021), about 5 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V838000?
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 21508.
What can happen?
Unexpected engine shut down can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.