2007 IC BUS BESB

8 recalls, 0 complaints

08V438000 Aug 27, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
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.
1,607 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC
08V436000 Aug 27, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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." T... Read more
Consequence
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY.
Remedy
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.
1,889 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NAVISTAR, INC
08V011000 Jan 9, 2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
INTERNATIONAL IS RECALLING 1,027 MY 2006-2007 BE, CE, FE, AND RE SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2005 THROUGH JULY 31, 2006, AND EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN PLATFORM LIFTS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 404, "PLATFORM LIFT INST... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM FAIL TO OPERATE, THE LIFT USER CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Remedy
INTERNATIONAL IS WORKING WITH BRAUN CORPORATION TO HAVE THE DOORWAY LIFT FIXED FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 06E094). OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN CORPORATION AT 1-800-946-7513 OR INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
1,027 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
07V224000 Jun 1, 2007
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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 ... Read more
Remedy
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.
727 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
06V479000 Dec 21, 2006
SEATS
Defect Description
CERTAIN IC SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 11, 2005, AND OCTOBER 31, 2006. THESE BUSES HAVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ISSUES: IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS IN THE HIGHEST AND MOST REAR POSITION, THE BACK OF THE SEAT MAY LEAN AGAINST A BARRIER BEHIND THE SEAT, OR AGAINST THE SEAT BA... Read more
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
IC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IC AT 1-800-448-7825.
1,948 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
06V283000 Jul 27, 2006
SEATS
Defect Description
CERTAIN MY 2006 AND 2007 IC CE AND 2007 BE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 3, 2005, AND MAY 1, 2006. THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MOUNTING BRACKET FOR THE 39 INCH TRACK MOUNTED CE WHITE CHILD SAFETY SEAT FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE MOUNTING BRACKET MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO ENSURE THAT THE SEAT OCCUPANT IS PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy
IC CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE NONCOMPLIANT BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT IC CORPORATION AT 1-800-843-5615 OR INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
103 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
05V337000 Jul 26, 2005
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. CERTAIN IC MY 2002-2007 BESB, CESB, FESB, AND RESB SCHOOL BUSES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN STATES OTHER THAN THE FOLLOWING: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNE... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.
Remedy
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ALL ITS CUSTOMERS OF THIS CAMPAIGN. FOR THOSE BUSES OPERATED IN OR NEAR ANY OF THE STATES LISTED ABOVE, INTERNATIONAL IS ENCOURAGING THE BUS OWNERS TO OBTAIN THE REPLACEMENT SWITCH. FOR THOSE BUSES OPERATED IN THE WARMER STATES, INTERNATIONAL WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH UPON ... Read more
6,432 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
05V331000 Jul 20, 2005
OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
CERTAIN IC MY 2002 THROUGH 2004 3800; 2002 THROUGH 2006 CESB, FESB, AND RESB; AND 2006 AND 2007 BESB SCHOOL BUSES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUS... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE STOP ARM NOT PERFORM PROPERLY, A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN MAY BE ENDANGERED BY PASSING VEHICLES SHOULD THE MOTORIST NOT STOP AT THE CORRECT LOCATION.
Remedy
INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL SWITCH WITH A SWITCH PACK THAT IS NOT SENSITIVE TO EXTREME COLD WEATHER AND WILL INSPECT TO ENSURE THE MICROSWITCH HEATER WIRING IS PROPERLY CONNECTED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL ... Read more
18,071 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

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IC BUS BESB - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the IC BUS BESB across all model years (2006, 2010).

19 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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