Recall 06V-406: 1998 IC 3800, 2003–2007 IC Bus Cesb

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Oct 25, 2006, covering about 211 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-406
Report date
Oct 25, 2006
Vehicles affected
211
Owners notified
Nov 17, 2006

The problem

Certain my 2003 through 2007 ic cesb and my 1998 3800 school buses manufactured between december 23, 1997, and march 31, 2006. The handrails were not installed correctly which will allow passenger coat strings or drawstrings to get caught as the passenger exits the bus.

The risk

Should a passenger get caught while exiting the bus, death or personal injury could occur.

The fix

Ic will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began oon november 17, 2006. Owners may contact ic corporation at 1-800-843-5615 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 06510.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
ComponentStructure
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number06V406000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
IC 38001998All years
IC Bus Cesb2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 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-406?

Certain my 2003 through 2007 ic cesb and my 1998 3800 school buses manufactured between december 23, 1997, and march 31, 2006. The handrails were not installed correctly which will allow passenger coat strings or drawstrings to get caught as the passenger exits the bus.

How is recall 06V-406 fixed?

Ic will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began oon november 17, 2006. Owners may contact ic corporation 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.