IC Bus RE recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 21, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2011 IC Bus RE, CE, BE

Recall number

19V478000

Brand / firm

IC Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,035 units

Why it was recalled

The seat belt may not easily buckle, increasing the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2011 IC Bus BE, CE, and RE school buses equipped with certain non-retractable passenger two-point seat belts. After long term buckling and unbuckling of the seat belt, the plastic fingers on the male portion of the buckle may crack and fall off, requiring excessive force to buckle the seat belt.

What to do

Navistar will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Navistar issued owners an interim notification on August 16, 2019. The recall began September 23, 2019. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.