Recall 08V-436: 2006–2009 IC Bus Besb, 2006–2009 IC Bus Cesb and 2 more
NAVISTAR, INC recall for equipment adaptive/mobility, reported to NHTSA on Aug 27, 2008, covering about 1,889 vehicles.
The problem
Navistar is recalling 1,889 ic school buses manufactured from may 4, 2005 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
The risk
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
The fix
Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). The recall began on october 1, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
Notes
Navistar's recall no. 08508.customers may also 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
| Manufacturer | NAVISTAR, INC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V436000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| IC Bus Besb | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| IC Bus Cesb | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| IC Bus Fesb | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| IC Bus Resb | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All 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 08V-436?
Navistar is recalling 1,889 ic school buses manufactured from may 4, 2005 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.
How is recall 08V-436 fixed?
Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (Please see 07e095). The recall began on october 1, 2008. Owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
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.