Ic Bus Re 2014

• Recall 120169 [USA]: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
  Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 ic be and ce school buses, 2013-2015 ic ae school buses, 2007-2011 ic fe school buses, and 2007-2014 ic re school buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts by ricon. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
  navistar will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on february 19, 2016. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Note: these buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
  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.

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• Recall 106180 [USA]: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
  Navistar, inc. (navistar) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ic ae, 2007-2015 ic be, ce, 2007-2011 ic fe, and 2007-2014 ic re school buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
  navistar will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on january 29, 2015. Owners may contact navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Navistar's number for this recall is 14518.
  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.

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• Recall 100373 [USA]: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
  Navistar inc. Is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 ic bus ce and model year 2014 ic bus re transit buses manufactured august 12, 2013, through november 14, 2013 and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
  navistar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by february 18, 2014. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this campaign is 13521.
  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.

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• Recall 97315 [USA]: In the event of a crash, the seat padding may not properly protect against knee impact force, increasing the risk of injury.
  Navistar, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ic bus ae, and 2011-2014 be, ce, and re buses. These buses were manufactured february 11, 2010, through june 17, 2013. The passenger seat foam padding did not adequately reduce the impact forces to the knee in the lower outside corners of the seat back during compliance testing. Thus, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
  navistar will notify owners, and dealers will install polystyrene blocks in the lower outside corners of each seat to increase the knee protection, free of charge. The recall began on october 10, 2013. Owners may contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's recall campaign number is 13512.
  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.

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• Recall 2013452 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain buses, the driver's seat belt may not comply with canada motor vehicle safety standard 209 - seat belt assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may not release as required by the standard. This could hinder egress from the vehicle in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace affected seatbelt buckles.

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• Recall 2015611 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain school buses equipped with a ricon s-series wheelchair lift, the platform could potentially crack due to bent knuckle link arms and/or defective bearing. Overtime, the platform could separate of the rear portion of the pivot plate making the lift inoperable and putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: owners will need to make an appointment with the local ricon dealer to have the lift inspected and repaired.

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• Recall 2014488 [Canada]: Accessories
  On certain school buses equipped with a ricon wheelchair lift, the lift platform sides may crack, which could cause the lift to lean against the vehicle door(s) and potentially fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, putting the lift operator at risk of injury. Correction: dealers will inspect lift platforms for cracks and repair as necessary, and install a repair kit.

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• Recall 2013451 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  On certain school buses, the driver's seat belt may not comply with canada motor vehicle safety standard 209 - seat belt assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may not release as required by the standard. This could hinder egress from the vehicle in an emergency, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace affected seatbelt buckles.

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• Recall 2013271 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Certain school buses fail to conform to canada motor vehicle safety standard 222 – school bus passenger seating and crash protection. The seatback material may not meet the leg protection zone impact criteria of the standard, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash. Correction: dealers will install polystyrene blocks in the lower outside corners of each seat (beneath the seat upholstery).

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