2006 IC FESB RECALL - #08V436000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 1,889 IC SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 4, 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 IC FESB |
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| Manufacturer |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Manufactured between |
5/5/2005 - 11/15/2007 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/2008 |
| Influenced by |
NAVISTAR, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/1/2008 |
| # Affected |
1,889 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING 1,889 IC SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 4, 2005 THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THESE LIFTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 403, "PLATFORM LIFT SYSTEMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES." THE THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A WHEELCHAIR OR MOBILITY AID USER IN A CERTAIN SPOT WITHIN THE DEFINED THRESHOLD AREA. |
| Consequences |
THE USER OF THE LIFT COULD BE INJURED SHOULD THE LIFT MOVE UNINTENTIONALLY. |
| Corrective action |
NAVISTAR IS WORKING WITH RICON TO CORRECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFTS FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E095). THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RICON AT 1-818-267-3000 OR NAVISTAR AT 1-260-461-1890. |
| Notes |
NAVISTAR'S RECALL NO. 08508.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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 |
2006 IC FESB Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2006 IC FESB Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2006 IC FESB Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 IC FESB Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2006 IC FESB Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2006 IC FESB Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2006 IC FESB Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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