Recall 06V-228: 2006–2007 IC Bus Resb

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Jun 23, 2006, covering about 1,200 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-228
Report date
Jun 23, 2006
Vehicles affected
1,200
Owners notified
Sep 15, 2006

The problem

Certain 2006 and 2007 ic resb (Pb305) school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and may 9, 2006. A joint at the rear of the bus where the davenport is attached to the floor does not meet the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.

The risk

In the event of a vehicle crash, the body structure of the bus could collapse, possibly resulting in serious injury to the bus occupants.

The fix

Ic will notify owners and will add a retaining bar along the front of the davenport free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact ic at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 06505.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V228000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
IC Bus Resb2006, 2007All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 06V-228?

Certain 2006 and 2007 ic resb (Pb305) school buses manufactured between july 1, 2005, and may 9, 2006. A joint at the rear of the bus where the davenport is attached to the floor does not meet the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.

How is recall 06V-228 fixed?

Ic will notify owners and will add a retaining bar along the front of the davenport free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact ic at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.