2009 IC Bus Besb recalls and problems
The 2009 IC Bus Besb has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any IC Bus dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2009 IC Bus Besb vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2009 IC Bus Besb recalls
Recall 08V-436: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
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.
Risk: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.
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.
Recall 08V-438: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Navistar is recalling 1,607 my 2007 through 2009 ic besb, cesb, fesb, and resb school buses manufactured from january 4, 2006 through november 15, 2007, equipped with ricon s or k series wheelchair lifts. The anti-stow interlock may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user. The pressure sensing switch that detects the presence of weight on the platform was not adjusted to the necessary sensitivity level. The lift could stow even though someone or something is still on the lift which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, "platform lift systems for motor vehicles."
Risk: A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Fix: Navistar is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts (Please see 07e097). Owners may contact ricon at 1-800-322-2884 or navistar at 1-260-461-1890.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 IC Bus Besb have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 IC Bus Besb: 08V-436 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 08V-438 (equipment adaptive/mobility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are IC Bus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized IC Bus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.