Recall 07V-224: 2007–2008 IC Bus Besb, 2007–2008 IC Bus Cecb and 3 more

INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Jun 1, 2007, covering about 727 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-224
Report date
Jun 1, 2007
Vehicles affected
727
Owners notified
Jul 20, 2007

The problem

Certain my 2007 and 2008 international school and commercial buses manufactured between january 20 and september 28, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts . The lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

The risk

The defect involves the interlock switch system in the lift not detecting the presence of a passenger (Either wheelchair or standee) on the ricon wheelchair platform lift. In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair to tip backwards onto the platform when the platform was lowered. This could result in injury to the wheelchair's occupant. Also, anyone standing on the platform could lose his or her balance and fall, resulting in injury.

The fix

International is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (Please see 06e101). The recall began on july 20, 2007. Owners can contact ricon at 818-267-3012 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

International recall no. 07508.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
ComponentEquipment Adaptive/Mobility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V224000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
IC Bus Besb2007, 2008All years
IC Bus Cecb2007, 2008All years
IC Bus Cesb2007, 2008All years
IC Bus Fesb2007, 2008All years
IC Bus Resb2007, 2008All 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 07V-224?

Certain my 2007 and 2008 international school and commercial buses manufactured between january 20 and september 28, 2006, equipped with ricon wheelchair lifts . The lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles.

How is recall 07V-224 fixed?

International is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (Please see 06e101). The recall began on july 20, 2007. Owners can contact ricon at 818-267-3012 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.