NHTSA Campaign 17V659000
SEAT BELTS
Issued by Navistar, Inc. · Reported Oct 18, 2017 · 47 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2017 IC Bus CE and 2016-2017 IC Bus RE school buses, equipped with certain IMMI school bus seat assemblies equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder belts. Under load, the seat belt buckle mount rod can fracture. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the buckle mount rod fractures, the seat occupant may not be restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-point seat belt rods, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2017. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's number for this recall is 17512.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC BUS | CESB | 2017 | 47 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2016 | 47 |
| IC BUS | RESB | 2017 | 47 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V659000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.