IC BUS RESB 2016: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V452000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| IC BUS | RESB | 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: International Motors, LLC
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
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."
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
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.
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.
