NHTSA Recall 06V228000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V228000; Date: Jun. 23, 2006
In the event of a vehicle crash, the body structure of the bus could collapse, possibly resulting in serious injury to the bus occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 IC Resb; 2007 IC Resb
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: International Truck & Engine Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,200
Recall Summary:
Certain 2006 and 2007 ic resb (pb305) school buses manufactured between July 1, 2005, and may 9, 2006. A joint at the rear of the bus where the davenport is attached to the floor does not meet the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength.
How to Fix:
Ic will notify owners and will add a retaining bar along the front of the davenport free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2006. Owners may contact ic at 1-800-843-5615 or International at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
International recall no. 06505. 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 15, 2006
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