International Motors, LLC recalls 2018–2019 IC Bus Cesb, Resb

Recall date

May 15, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

18V315000

Brand / firm

IC Bus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,859 units

Why it was recalled

If extra force is needed to pull the release handle, exit of the vehicle may be hindered, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

What was recalled

Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2018-2019 IC Bus CE and 2019 IC Bus RE school buses. The release mechanism on the emergency windows may be difficult to open in an emergency situation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."

What to do

Navistar will notify owners, and dealers will apply dry lubricant to the latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on June 13, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825. Navistar's number for this recall is 18508.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.