2008 IC CESB RECALL - #08V438000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 1,607 MY 2007 THROUGH 2009 IC BESB, CESB, FESB, AND RESB SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 IC CESB |
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| Manufacturer |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Manufactured between |
1/4/2006 - 11/15/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/2008 |
| Influenced by |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/10/2008 |
| # Affected |
1,607 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 1,607 MY 2007 THROUGH 2009 IC BESB, CESB, FESB, AND RESB SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2006 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON S OR K SERIES WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER. THE PRESSURE SENSING SWITCH THAT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF WEIGHT ON THE PLATFORM WAS NOT ADJUSTED TO THE NECESSARY SENSITIVITY LEVEL. THE LIFT COULD STOW EVEN THOUGH SOMEONE OR SOMETHING IS STILL ON THE LIFT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." |
| Consequences |
A LIFT OCCUPANT CAN BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT BEGIN TO STOW UNINTENTIONALLY. |
| Corrective action |
NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS (PLEASE SEE 07E097). OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-800-322-2884 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890. |
| Notes |
NAVISTAR'S RECALL NO. 08509.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 IC CESB Recall for SEATS
2008 IC CESB Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2008 IC CESB Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 IC CESB Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 IC CESB Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 IC CESB Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 IC CESB Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2008 IC CESB Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 IC CESB Recall for SEATS
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