IC BUS RE 2019: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V580000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| IC BUS | RE | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-10-07 | 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-09 |
Production Dates: 2018-09-05 - 2019-07-11
Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19513
Component: STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2677
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Navistar, Inc. "Navistar" is recalling certain 2019-2020 IC RE and 2020 IC CE school buses equipped with feature code 48PZP, 48PZR, 48RZY, 48SXV, or 48SZG "Prolo emergency exit roof hatches". Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the outer handle, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 19513.
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.
