Defect Description For Recall
Navistar Is Recalling 1,607 My 2007 Through 2009 Ic Besb, Cesb, Fesb, And Resb School Buses Manufactured From January 4, 2006 Through November 15, 2007, Equipped With Ricon S Or K Series Wheelchair Lifts. The Anti-Stow Interlock May Not Detect The Presence Of A Wheelchair Or Mobility Aid User. The Pressure Sensing Switch That Detects The Presence Of Weight On The Platform Was Not Adjusted To The Necessary Sensitivity Level. The Lift Could Stow Even Though Someone Or Something Is Still On The Lift Which Fails To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems For Motor Vehicles.”
Make Of Vehicle
IC
Model Of Vehicle
BESB
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
08V438000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
A Lift Occupant Can Be Injured Should The Lift Begin To Stow Unintentionally.
Fix Defect
Navistar Is Working With Ricon To Correct The Wheelchair Lifts (Please See 07E097). Owners May Contact Ricon At 1-800-322-2884 Or Navistar At 1-260-461-1890.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc
Start Of Manufacture
20060104
End Of Manufacture
20071115
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1607
Date Owners Notified
20081010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Navistar, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080827
Make Campaign Number
8509
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
403