NAVISTAR RE 2013: SEATS:BARRIERS

Make : NAVISTAR Model : RE Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2012-08-20 - 2012-09-04
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V397000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-10-10 Date Received by ODI: 2013-09-03 Date Added to Database: 2013-09-04
Manufacturers Involved: Navistar, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13513
Component: SEATS:BARRIERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 70
Summary:
      Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 IC Bus CE and 2013 IC Bus RE school buses, manufactured August 20, 2012, through September 4, 2012. The school bus restraining barriers may have an insufficient weld at the base of the barrier frame that does not comply with the requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS", No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence:
      The barriers may fail to restrain occupants from flying forward during crashes and sudden driving maneuvers, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
      Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected barrier frames. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact Navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13513.
Report Initiator: OVSC V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
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.