NHTSA Recall 09V293000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V293000; Date: Jul. 28, 2009
Should the led lights stop functioning, visibility of a stopped bus would be decreased, possibly endangering a child or pedestrian to injury by passing vehicles.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 IC Fecb; 2009 Ic Bus BE; 2010 Ic Bus BE; 2009 Ic Bus CE; 2010 Ic Bus CE; 2009 Ic Bus FE; 2009 Ic Bus RE; 2010 Ic Bus RE
Component: Other:school Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc
Affected Units:: 2,390
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling 3,449 ic school buses manufactured between March 1, 2008 and February 1, 2009, equipped with specialty manufacturing, inc. (smi) 000290 led light kits. A change to the wire used in the led light kits may reduce the effective life of the lights used on the stop arms. The lights may stop functioning without warning.
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. Repairs will be performed by smi. The safety recall began on September 19, 2009. Owners may contact smi warranty service at 1-800-951-7867 or navistar toll-free at 1-800-448-7825.
Recall Notes:
Navistar's recall campaign no. 09505. Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 19, 2009
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