Defect Description For Recall
Navistar Is Recalling 1,889 Ic School Buses Manufactured From May 4, 2005 Through November 15, 2007, Equipped With Ricon Platform Style Wheelchair Lifts. These Lifts Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.” The Threshold Warning System May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User In A Certain Spot Within The Defined Threshold Area.
Make Of Vehicle
IC
Model Of Vehicle
BESB
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
08V436000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
The User Of The Lift Could Be Injured Should The Lift Move Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Navistar Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts Free Of Charge (Please See 07E095). The Recall Began On October 1, 2008. Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-818-267-3000 Or Navistar At 1-260-461-1890.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20050505
End Of Manufacture
20071115
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1889
Date Owners Notified
20081001
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080827
Make Campaign Number
8508
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403