Recall 22V429 affects 3,570 2022-2023 Ic Bus Cesb school buses for steering gears that can fracture. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
Ic Bus is recalling 3,570 2022-2023 Cesb school buses because steering gears were assembled incorrectly and can fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk; the dealer repair is free at a franchised Ic Bus dealer.
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What's wrong?
The steering gear on 2022-2023 Ic Bus Cesb school buses is the main mechanical link between the steering wheel and the front wheels. It converts the driver's steering input into turning force at the wheels. Inside the gear, recirculating balls help the parts move smoothly while carrying heavy steering loads.
On the recalled buses, the steering gears were assembled without the correct number of recirculating balls. That missing internal support puts stress where the gear is not designed to carry it. Under load, the steering gear can fracture, which affects the driver's ability to steer the bus.
Before an internal fracture, the driver can feel steering that seems strained or harder than expected. There is no audible or visual warning, such as a chime, message, or warning light.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2022 and 2023 model years for the same steering system issue.
| 2022 Ic Bus Cesb | steering system |
|---|---|
| 2023 Ic Bus Cesb | steering system |
| Units affected | 3,570 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash. The driver can feel strained steering before failure, but there is no audible or visual warning. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ic Bus dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Ic Bus Cesb is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the free steering gear inspection and steering gear replacement if needed, which addresses the incorrectly assembled gear that can fracture.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V429 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the dealer completes the repair, and keep extra space in case steering response changes.
- Call Ic Bus customer service at 1-800-448-7825 with questions about scheduling or recall coverage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Ic Bus technician inspects the steering gear serial numbers on the affected 2022-2023 Cesb bus. If the serial number shows a steering gear covered by the recall, the technician replaces the steering gear. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Navistar's reimbursement plan applies to qualifying steering gear repairs paid before the customer notification. Follow the instructions in the notice, and bring any repair paperwork the service desk asks for.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 16, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| August 18, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 18, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 18, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 10, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V429?
Recall 22V429 covers 3,570 2022-2023 Ic Bus Cesb school buses with steering gears involved in an assembly-defect recall. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Ic Bus dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers and replace affected steering gears for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Ic Bus Cesb is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 22V429. If it is, contact a franchised Ic Bus dealer to schedule the steering gear serial-number inspection. The dealer will replace the steering gear if needed, free of charge. Reference Navistar recall number 22514 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Ic Bus dealers will inspect the steering gear serial numbers and replace the steering gears as needed, free of charge.
Is it safe to drive an Ic Bus Cesb with recall 22V429?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but the steering defect is serious. A fractured steering gear can cause loss of steering control and increase crash risk. Check your VIN, then ask the dealer or Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 for bus-specific guidance.
When were owners notified about recall 22V429?
Navistar mailed interim owner notification letters on August 15, 2022. The recall remedy is now available, so an included 2022-2023 Ic Bus Cesb can be inspected by a franchised Ic Bus dealer and repaired for free if the steering gear is affected.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V429000 |
|---|---|
| Ic Bus customer service | 1-800-448-7825 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V429 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V429000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →