IC BUS RE 2016: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V452000

Make Model Year
IC BUS RE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-06 2016-06-21 2016-06-21

Production Dates: 2016-01-25 - 2016-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222

Summary

Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain model year 2016 IC Bus RE school buses manufactured January 25, 2016, to March 31, 2016, equipped with Freedman-brand passenger seats with integrated child seats "ICS". These seats may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As, such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Navistar has already completed the repair work on the affected vehicles, free of charge to owners. Owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.