NHTSA Recall 13V397000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V397000; Date: Sep. 3, 2013
The barriers may fail to restrain occupants from flying forward during crashes and sudden driving maneuvers, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Ic Bus CE; 2014 Ic Bus CE; 2013 Ic Bus RE
Component: Seats:barriers
Manufactured by: Navistar, Inc.
Affected Units:: 70
Recall Summary:
Navistar is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ic bus ce and 2013 ic bus re school buses, manufactured August 20, 2012, through September 4, 2012. The school bus restraining barriers may have an insufficient weld at the base of the barrier frame that does not comply with the requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss), no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection. "
How to Fix:
Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected barrier frames. The recall began on October 10, 2013. Owners may contact navistar at 1-331-332-1590. Navistar's recall number is 13513.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 10, 2013
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