NHTSA Recall 08V438000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V438000; Date: Aug. 27, 2008
A lift occupant can be injured should the lift begin to stow unintentionally.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 IC Besb; 2008 IC Besb; 2009 IC Besb; 2007 IC Cesb; 2008 IC Cesb; 2009 IC Cesb; 2007 IC Fesb; 2008 IC Fesb; 2009 IC Fesb; 2007 IC Resb; 2008 IC Resb; 2009 IC Resb
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 1,607
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 2008
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