IC Bus Resb recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 21, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

International Motors, LLC recalls 2016 IC Bus Resb

Recall number

16V452000

Brand / firm

IC Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 5 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What was recalled

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain model year 2016 IC Bus RE school buses manufactured January 25, 2016, to March 31, 2016, equipped with Freedman-brand passenger seats with integrated child seats (ICS). These seats may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. As, such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

What to do

Navistar has already completed the repair work on the affected vehicles, free of charge to owners. Owner notifications will not be sent. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.